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Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Capnocytophaga ... Pathogen: Capnocytophaga ... Long, thin, and fusiform ... Peripheral smear for fusiform ... TheIDtrivia #Capnocytophaga
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
Capnocytophaga GNR ... with long fusiform ... InfectiousDiseases #Capnocytophaga
Aneurysm Morphology Types 
 - Fusiform Aneurysm 
 - Saccular Aneurysm 
 - Ruptured Aneurysm

#vascular #Aneurysm
Morphology Types - Fusiform ... Aneurysm #Types #Fusiform
Safe Living After Transplant: Animal & Pet Safety Risks
Lower ← → Higher Infection Risk
 • Dogs:
Campylobacter, Capnocytophaga ... : Pasteurella, Capnocytophaga
Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
Vibrio, aeromonas, Capnocytophaga ... fulminans secondary to Capnocytophaga ... BIDMC_IDFellows #Capnocytophaga
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Kanavel’s Signs: - Fusiform
Aneurysms preferentially blossom in the Circle of Willis, with the anterior communicating artery (Acomm) being the
more likely than fusiform
Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
meningitidis - Capnocytophaga
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus ... Pasteurella multocida & Capnocytophaga ... identify severe Capnocytophaga ... IUIDfellowship #Capnocytophaga
Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
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meningitidis, Capnocytophaga