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Frane Banovic¹, Keith Linder, Alison Boone

¹Department of Clinical Sciences, NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1052 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA.

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This case report details a dog with necrotizing cellulitis caused by Pasteurella multocida following a cat scratch. Early recognition and treatment are crucial for managing this severe bacterial infection.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Dermatology

Background:

Pasteurella multocida infections are common following cat bites/scratches in humans, potentially leading to severe outcomes.
Necrotizing fasciitis is a known, serious complication in human patients.

Observation:

A dog presented with rapid-onset ecchymosis, swelling, and pain after a cat scratch.
Lesions progressed to hemorrhagic bullae and skin necrosis despite pain management.

Findings:

Bacterial cultures confirmed heavy growth of Pasteurella multocida.
Histopathology revealed suppurative panniculitis and necrosis, with Gram-negative coccobacilli.
Complete recovery was achieved with surgical debridement, skin grafting, and antibiotics.

Implications:

This is the first documented case of Pasteurella multocida necrotizing cellulitis in a dog after a cat scratch.
Highlights the potential severity and rapid progression of P. multocida infections in dogs.
Veterinarians should consider P. multocida in the differential diagnosis for wound infections post-cat scratch.