[Cellulitis after a cat bite]

Rev Esp Quimioter. 2009 Dec;22(4):221-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Animal bite wounds are common. Domestic companion animals inflict the majority of these wounds. The most important percentage of contagions are due to cat bites, and often by Pasteurella species. We present two cases of Pasteurella multocida infection after a cat bite.Thus, in this article we review the most relevant clinical features related with this aetiological agent and some aspects about antimicrobial susceptibility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Cats
  • Cellulitis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Pasteurella Infections / etiology*
  • Pasteurella Infections / microbiology
  • Pasteurella multocida / drug effects
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents