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Septicemia caused by Streptococcus canis in a human
1Service de Microbiologie, Hopital Beaujon, Clichy, France.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|March 1, 1997
Summary
A rare case of Streptococcus canis septicemia was identified in an elderly man, likely transmitted from a pet. This finding highlights potential zoonotic risks from domestic animals and the importance of accurate bacterial identification.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Zoonosis
Background:
- Streptococcus canis is a bacterium that can cause infections in animals and, rarely, humans.
- Zoonotic transmission from domestic animals to humans is a potential concern for certain bacterial species.