Cat scratch pneumonia: a case report
Carmenini, E.; Pitucco, G.; Tripodi, D.A.; Centi, M.; Castelli, V.; Lentini, P.; Galdenzi, R.; Bologna, E.
La Clinica Terapeutica 157(6): 517-518
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-9074 PMID: 17228851 Document Number: 604254
Pasteurella multocida infections can be caused by scratches or bites of many animals including pets. An unrecognized infection can lead to severe complications such as arthritis, osteomyelitis, respiratory infections and even meningitis or endocarditis. We present the case of a woman affected by soft tissue infection caused by Pasteurella multocida complicated by bacteremia and pneumonia.