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Diabetes in patients with pasteurellosis
Pierre Tattevin1, Faouzi Souala, Anne Lise Gautier
1Infectious Diseases and Intensive Care Unit and the Department of Bacteriology, Pontchaillou University Medical Centre, Rennes, France. pierre.tattevin@chu-rennes.fr
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|September 30, 2005
Summary
Pasteurellosis, a bacterial infection, can cause various conditions like cellulitis and pneumonia. Diabetes and malignancy were identified as potential predisposing factors in patients with pasteurellosis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Pasteurellosis is a bacterial infection caused by *Pasteurella* species.
- It can manifest in various forms, affecting different organ systems.
- Identifying predisposing factors is crucial for understanding disease risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of pasteurellosis patients.
- To identify potential underlying conditions associated with pasteurellosis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 20 patients admitted with pasteurellosis between 1991 and 2003.
- Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentations, and underlying diseases.
Main Results:
- Twenty patients with pasteurellosis were admitted, with two fatalities.
- Common presentations included cellulitis (14 patients), arthritis (6), and pneumonia (3).
- Underlying conditions such as diabetes (6 patients) and malignancy (5 patients) were prevalent.
Conclusions:
- Pasteurellosis can lead to severe infections and mortality.
- Diabetes mellitus appears to be a significant predisposing factor for pasteurellosis.
- Further research into the role of diabetes in pasteurellosis pathogenesis is warranted.