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Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
= most common cause ... scenario: septic shock ... febrilepodcast] #InfectiousDiseases ... #Infection #Diagnosis ... #Cats #Dogs #Microbiology
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
flora of healthy cats ... and dogs. ... malaise • Septic shock ... Prophylaxis (Dog ... microbiology #zoonotic #infectiousdiseases
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
& latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... or cat bite. symptoms ... endocarditis, sepsis, shock ... the key to the diagnosis