Pet-related bacterial zoonotic infections: Three cases of severe infections in the immunocompromised host

E. M. van Wezel*, E. S.J. van der Beek, M. A.N. Siebrecht, A. J. Stel, M. Wouthuyzen-Bakker, N. E.L. Meessen

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Abstract

Pets can have many positive effects on their owners. However, close contact with pets offers optimal conditions for transmission of micro-organisms. Especially immunocompromised patients are at risk for zoonotic infections. Here we describe the diagnosis, microbiology and treatment of three patients with severe zoonotic infections with Helicobacter canis, Pasteurella multocida and Capnocytophaga canimorsus. With this case report we would like to emphasize the importance of awareness for pet-related zoonotic infections in immunocompromised patients.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere01623
Number of pages5
JournalIdcases
Volume30
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • Capnocytophaga canimorsus
  • Helicobacter canis
  • Pasteurella multocida
  • Pet-related infection
  • Zoonosis

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