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Capnocytophaga.

J T Sinnott1, J P Cullison, P J Blanco

  • 1Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of South Florida CoM, Tampa.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
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Capnocytophaga bacteria can cause illness in both healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Despite being hard to culture, these opportunistic infections often respond well to standard antibiotic treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Capnocytophaga is an opportunistic pathogen.
  • It affects both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the pathogenic potential of Capnocytophaga.
  • To emphasize treatment strategies for Capnocytophaga infections.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case review.
  • Microbiological identification and characterization.

Main Results:

  • Capnocytophaga can cause significant disease.
  • The organism is challenging to isolate in laboratory settings.
  • Identification is typically straightforward once isolated.

Conclusions:

  • Uncommon infections caused by Capnocytophaga can be treated with common antibiotics.
  • Clinicians should consider Capnocytophaga in cases of unexplained infections, particularly in vulnerable patient groups.