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Pasteurella Multocida Urinary Tract Infection in a Susceptible Patient with Non-Traumatic Feline Contact

Yigit Baykara1, Calli Dogon1, Winston McCormick1

  • 1Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.

Rhode Island Medical Journal (2013)
|January 26, 2022
PubMed

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Pasteurella multocida can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) in humans, even from casual cat contact. Individuals with urological anomalies are particularly susceptible to this rare P. multocida infection.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) is a common oral bacterium in domestic animals.
  • Human infections typically result from bites or scratches, causing skin and soft tissue issues.
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) from P. multocida are rare, usually seen in patients with urologic abnormalities.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 34-year-old female with congenital neurological and urological anomalies.
  • The patient developed a P. multocida UTI following casual contact with a household cat.
  • This represents a previously unrecognized risk factor for P. multocida UTI in susceptible individuals.

Findings:

  • P. multocida was isolated from the patient's urine, confirming a UTI.
  • The infection occurred despite only casual contact with the feline, not a bite or scratch.
  • This highlights a novel transmission route in anatomically predisposed individuals.

Implications:

  • Casual animal contact can lead to P. multocida UTIs in susceptible populations.
  • Individuals with congenital urological anomalies should be aware of this potential risk.
  • Further research is needed to understand the prevalence and mechanisms of P. multocida UTIs from non-traumatic animal contact.
Keywords:
Pasteurella multocidaUTIatraumaticcongenital anomalyfeline exposure

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