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Pasteurella pneumotropica: meningitis following a dog bite
1Infectious Diseases Unit, City Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|February 1, 1990
Abstract:
A 38 year old man developed meningitis following a dog bite. Pasteurella pneumotropica, usually an animal pathogen, was isolated from the cerebrospinal fluid. The patient made a complete recovery after antibiotic therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed.
Insights
A dog bite led to meningitis in a 38-year-old man. Pasteurella pneumotropica was identified, and the patient recovered fully with antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Dog bites can transmit zoonotic pathogens.
- Meningitis is a serious infection of the central nervous system.
- Pasteurella species are common in the oral flora of domestic animals.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old male presented with symptoms of meningitis.
- The patient had a recent history of a dog bite.
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed the presence of Pasteurella pneumotropica.
Findings:
- Pasteurella pneumotropica, an animal pathogen, was successfully isolated from the patient's cerebrospinal fluid.
- The isolated pathogen confirmed a rare case of meningitis secondary to a dog bite.
- The patient responded well to targeted antibiotic treatment.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for Pasteurella pneumotropica to cause severe human infections like meningitis.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering zoonotic infections in patients with meningitis and relevant exposure history.
- Reinforces the efficacy of prompt antibiotic therapy in managing such infections.