Publications by authors named "John C Goetzinger"
Case Rep Infect Dis
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a Gram-negative bacterium typically found in dogs and cats that can cause serious infections in humans, especially in those with risk factors like immunosuppression, alcoholism, or asplenia.
- A case study describes a young, immunocompetent patient with type 1 diabetes who developed mild illness symptoms after a dog bite, highlighting that infection might not always lead to severe outcomes like sepsis, despite the presence of bacteremia.
- This case emphasizes the need for awareness of C. canimorsus as a potential pathogen in patients with dog bites and related symptoms, as early treatment can prevent more severe illness.
