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Capnocytophaga spp. infection causing chorioamnionitis: an unusual suspect
Logan Felix1, Amy Rosenberg1, Karina Auffant Caraballo1
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital and Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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|July 22, 2018
Summary
Capnocytophaga spp. are rarely linked to perinatal infections. This case shows Capnocytophaga sputigena from the mouth can cause ascending genital tract infections in healthy pregnant women.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Obstetrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Capnocytophaga species are oral commensals, capable of opportunistic infections.
- Perinatal infections are typically associated with other pathogens, not commonly Capnocytophaga.
Observation:
- A healthy pregnant woman presented with an ascending genital tract infection.
- The causative agent identified was Capnocytophaga sputigena, an oral cavity species.
Findings:
- Capnocytophaga sputigena successfully caused an ascending infection in the female genital tract.
- This highlights an underrecognized potential for oral commensals to cause perinatal complications.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Capnocytophaga spp. in the differential diagnosis of perinatal and ascending genital tract infections.
- Further research is warranted to understand the prevalence and pathogenic mechanisms of Capnocytophaga in pregnancy.
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