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Published on: February 19, 2014
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacteremia following a cat bite
Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi1, Tomoaki Kawano2, Shinsuke Mizuno1
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Japan.
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, a cause of swine erysipelas, rarely infects humans, often via occupational exposure. This case highlights potential infection after a cat bite, emphasizing consideration for animal bites in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Case Reports
Background:
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is the primary cause of swine erysipelas.
- Human infections are uncommon, typically linked to occupational hazards.
- Endocarditis is a recognized complication of E. rhusiopathiae bacteremia in humans.
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