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Simian bites and bacterial infection

E J Goldstein1, E P Pryor, D M Citron

  • 1R. M. Alden Research Laboratory, Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center, California, USA.

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
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Simian bites can cause diverse wound infections, including common bacteria and potentially serious pathogens. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent complications like osteomyelitis.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Primate-Associated Infections

Background:

  • Simian bites pose a risk of infection due to the diverse oral flora of primates.
  • Understanding the specific pathogens involved is crucial for effective treatment and management.

Observation:

  • Three cases of simian bite infections are presented.
  • Wound bacteriology revealed alpha-hemolytic streptococci, other streptococci, enterococci, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Enterobacteriaceae.
  • A literature review identified 132 additional simian bite cases.

Findings:

  • Common bacteria isolated include various streptococci, enterococci, and Staphylococci.
  • Less common but significant isolates from literature include Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, and Eikenella species.

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  • Infections frequently persisted despite antimicrobial therapy, leading to complications.

    • Implications:

    • Simian bite wound management requires broad-spectrum antimicrobial coverage.
    • Potential for severe complications like osteomyelitis and flexion contractures necessitates vigilant follow-up.
    • Further research into primate oral microbiomes and bite-associated infections is warranted.