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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hand Surgery
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Cat bites pose a significant risk of infection, particularly Pasteurella multocida.
  • Anticoagulated patients may have increased susceptibility to infections.
  • Flexor sheath infections of the hand are a serious complication requiring timely management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of flexor sheath infection following a cat bite.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of Pasteurella multocida infections.
  • To emphasize the role of surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy in managing hand infections.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of an 81-year-old male patient.
  • Initial presentation with a cat bite and subsequent development of infection.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by surgical debridement and identification of Pasteurella multocida.
  • Treatment with intravenous and oral antibiotics (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid).

Main Results:

  • The patient developed a deep flexor sheath infection despite prophylactic antibiotics.
  • Surgical debridement was required to manage the infection.
  • Pasteurella multocida was identified as the causative agent.
  • Complete recovery with normal hand function was achieved after 12 months of follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Cat bite-related hand infections, including flexor sheath infections, necessitate prompt medical attention.
  • Early surgical intervention and targeted antibiotic therapy are critical for limb salvage and functional recovery.
  • Pasteurella multocida is a common pathogen in cat bite infections and requires appropriate antimicrobial treatment.