Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 8, 2025
Knee Arthrocentesis in Adults
Published on: February 25, 2022
Pasteurella multocida bacteremia in a patient with septic arthritis
1Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Abstract:
Pasteurella multocida is a common commensal microorganism found in the nasopharynx of domestic and wild animals. Humans acquire P multocida infection primarily through contact with animals or their mucous secretions. P multocida is infrequently encountered in clinical settings, and it is considered as a zoonotic pathogen. In this study, we present an interesting case of septic arthritis and bacteremia caused by P multocida in a 62-year-old patient. The patient was treated with surgical procedures and antibiotic therapy, which made significant improvement. This case study highlights the importance of P multocida in causing zoonotic infection in humans.
Insights
Pasteurella multocida, a common animal bacteria, can cause serious human infections like septic arthritis and bacteremia. Prompt surgical and antibiotic treatment led to significant improvement in a recent case study.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Human Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Pasteurella multocida is a common bacteria in animal nasopharynx.
- Human infections typically result from animal contact.
- P. multocida is an infrequent cause of clinical infections but is a known zoonotic pathogen.
