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Wrist abscess due to drug-resistant Pasteurella multocida

Abraham Wei1, Nehal Dhaduk2, Basil Taha1

  • 1Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Division of Infectious Diseases, Newark, NJ 07101, USA.

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|September 15, 2021
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A rare case of Pasteurella spp. infection resistant to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in a human is reported. This finding highlights the potential emergence of drug-resistant Pasteurella, impacting future animal bite treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Antimicrobial Resistance

Background:

  • Cat and dog bites frequently lead to Pasteurella spp. infections.
  • Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is a common antimicrobial treatment for these infections.

Observation:

  • This report details the first documented human Pasteurella spp. infection exhibiting resistance to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.
  • The infection was associated with a cat bite.

Findings:

  • The isolated Pasteurella spp. demonstrated resistance to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.
  • This is the first reported instance of such resistance in human Pasteurella infections.

Implications:

  • The emergence of drug-resistant Pasteurella spp. may necessitate changes in the therapeutic approach for animal bite-related infections.
  • Further epidemiological studies are crucial to understand Pasteurella spp. antibiotic susceptibility patterns in humans and cats.
Keywords:
Animal bitesDrug resistancePasteurella

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