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[Paranasal sinusitis due to Pasteurella multocida]
H Nakano1, T Sekitani, Y Ogata
1Department of Otolaryngology, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine.
Abstract:
A case of paranasal sinusitis due to Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) is reported. A 39-year-old woman presented with chief complaints of rhinorrhea and headache. The patient kept a cat in her house and kept such close contact with it as to wake up by being licked every morning. Bacteriological examination revealed P. multocida isolated from her nasal discharge and also from the saliva of the cat kept by the patient. The two isolates were compatible with respect to biochemical properties, serotype and drug susceptibility. Therefore, P. multocida infection in this case was considered to have originated from the pet cat. P. multocida infection has been increasing recently. One of the reasons is a pet boom. In order to prevent acquiring the infection from a pet animal, we should have knowledge about this infection, advise the patient to avoid close contact with pets, and provide valuable information concerning these problems to society from the viewpoint of zoonosis.
Insights
A case of paranasal sinusitis was caused by Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida), originating from a pet cat. This zoonotic infection highlights the importance of understanding pet-related health risks.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Zoonosis
- Microbiology
Background:
- Paranasal sinusitis can be caused by various bacteria.
- Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) is increasingly recognized as a pathogen, potentially linked to pet ownership.
- Zoonotic transmission of bacteria from pets to humans is a growing public health concern.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old woman presented with rhinorrhea and headache, indicative of sinusitis.
- The patient had close contact with a pet cat, including being licked.
- P. multocida was identified in both the patient's nasal discharge and the cat's saliva.
Findings:
- Bacteriological analysis confirmed P. multocida in the patient and her pet cat.
- The isolates from the patient and the cat were biochemically, serologically, and pharmacologically identical.
- The findings strongly suggest the pet cat was the source of the P. multocida infection.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for zoonotic transmission of P. multocida from pets to humans.
- Increased pet ownership may contribute to a rise in P. multocida infections.
- Public awareness and education regarding zoonosis from pets are crucial for prevention.