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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
Abstract:
Capnocytophaga has been found to cause disease in the normal and the immunocompromised patient. Most often this organism is an opportunist that is difficult to isolate but easy to identify and a unique reminder that uncommon infection may respond to common antibiotics.
Insights
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.
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.