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Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis from a cat bite.

J Chodakewitz¹, F J Bia

¹Department of Medicine, West Haven Veterans Administration Medical Center, Connecticut.

The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

|November 1, 1988

Summary

A cat bite led to a severe hand infection, including osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, caused by Pasteurella multocida. This highlights the risk of rapid bone infection from cat bites, even with antibiotic treatment.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Orthopedic Surgery
Bacteriology

Background:

Animal bites, especially from cats, pose a risk for serious bacterial infections.
Pasteurella multocida is a common pathogen in the oral flora of domestic cats.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing infections following animal bites.

Observation:

A 39-year-old man presented with osteomyelitis and septic arthritis in his hand after a cat bite.
The patient had no prior history of arthritis.
The infection rapidly progressed, involving bone and joint structures.

Findings:

Pasteurella multocida was identified as the causative agent.
Cat teeth can directly inoculate bone, leading to severe infections.
Penicillin is the recommended antibiotic, but complications can still occur.

Implications:

This case underscores the virulence of Pasteurella multocida in bone and joint infections.
It emphasizes the importance of considering deep tissue and bone inoculation in cat bite injuries.
Even with appropriate antibiotic therapy, surgical intervention or further management may be necessary for complications.

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