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Isolation of Neisseria canis in mixed culture from a patient after a cat bite
M Guibourdenche1, T Lambert, J Y Riou
1Centre National de Référence des Méningocoques et Neisseria Apparentées, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|July 1, 1989
Abstract:
We report a case of identification of Neisseria canis in a human patient after a cat bite. This organism was isolated from a mixed culture together with Pasteurella multocida and Eikenella corrodens. It is the second case report of a human infection.
Insights
Neisseria canis, a bacterium, was identified in a human patient following a cat bite. This marks the second reported case of human infection by this organism, often found in animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Human Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Neisseria canis is a bacterium primarily found in animals, particularly felines.
- Human infections with Neisseria canis are rare, with limited case reports in medical literature.
Observation:
- A human patient presented with an infection following a cat bite.
- The infection involved a mixed bacterial culture.
Findings:
- Neisseria canis was identified in the mixed culture from the patient.
- The organism was isolated alongside Pasteurella multocida and Eikenella corrodens.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for zoonotic transmission of Neisseria canis from cats to humans.
- Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenicity and clinical significance of Neisseria canis in human infections.