[Rare complication of a dog bite: Capnocytophaga species bacteremia followed by an hemolytic uremic syndrome].

Dog bites are a frequent reason for medical consultation. These can be responsible for severe infectious complications. Bacteria of the genus Capnocytophaga species are Gram-negative bacilli commonly found in the oral cavity of certain animals such as dogs and cats. Following a dog bite or wound contamination with animal spit, these bacteria can cause local (cellulitis), systemic and invasive manifestations (bacteremia, endocarditis, meningitis) or lead to rare and dreadful complications such as thrombotic microangiopathies. The identification of Capnocytophaga is slow due to their specific characteristics and their culture conditions. The treatment of Capnocytophaga species infections is based on antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin - clavulanic acid as the first choice. Although different types of Capnocytophaga have been described, C. Canimorsus appears to be associated with a higher rate of atypical complications. Here is the description of an immunocompetent patient who presented with C. Canimorsus bacteremia complicated by hemolytic uremic syndrome following a dog bite.