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[Pasteurella multocida as a rare cause of neonatal meningitis]

R Haase1, M Stiefel, N Merkel

  • 1Neonatologie und Kinderintensivmedizin, Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, 06097 Halle/Saale. roland.haase@medizin.uni-halle.de

Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Neonatologie
|January 9, 2007
PubMed

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A rare case of Pasteurella multocida meningitis occurred in a 3-week-old infant. Despite no direct contact with the pet cat, the infant recovered fully, highlighting potential transmission routes for this bacterial infection.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Human Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) is a Gram-negative bacterium commonly found in animal oropharynx.
  • Human infections, though rare, can manifest as respiratory issues, sepsis, or meningitis, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Observation:

  • A 3-week-old infant developed P. multocida meningitis.
  • The family's pet cat tested positive for P. multocida in oral and stool samples.
  • Parents denied direct contact between the infant and the cat.

Findings:

  • This case highlights P. multocida meningitis in a neonate.
  • The bacterium was identified in the infant, the pet cat, and the infant's stool.
  • The infant experienced a full recovery without neurological deficits.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for P. multocida transmission to infants, even without direct animal contact.
  • It emphasizes the importance of considering zoonotic bacterial infections in neonates.
  • Further investigation into indirect transmission routes of P. multocida is warranted.

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