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Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Capnocytophaga ... 9 species, C. canimorsus ... Long, thin, and fusiform ... Peripheral smear for fusiform ... #canimorsus #microbiology
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
Capnocytophaga GNR ... with long fusiform ... enriched agar C. animorsus ... InfectiousDiseases #Capnocytophaga ... #Microbiology #CAnimorsus
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus ... Pasteurella multocida & Capnocytophaga ... canimorsus normal ... identify severe Capnocytophaga ... IUIDfellowship #Capnocytophaga
Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
meningitidis - Capnocytophaga ... spp: C. animorsus
Aneurysm Morphology Types 
 - Fusiform Aneurysm 
 - Saccular Aneurysm 
 - Ruptured Aneurysm

#vascular #Aneurysm
Morphology Types - Fusiform ... Aneurysm #Types #Fusiform
Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
Staphylococcus aureus, Capnocytophaga ... canimorsus
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