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Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
9 species, C. canimorsus ... flora of healthy cats ... malaise • Septic shock ... microbiology #zoonotic #infectiousdiseases ... #treatment
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
cavity of dogs (and cats ... scenario: septic shock ... febrilepodcast] #InfectiousDiseases ... Capnocytophaga #Infection #Diagnosis ... #CAnimorsus
Bacteremia Quick Reference - Treatment Duration

Gram Negative Bacteremia:
 • Avoid: Aminoglycosides and tigecycline
 • Catheters should
Reference - Treatment ... removed in septic shock ... follow up cultures required ... #Treatment #Management ... #Duration #infectiousdiseases
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Toxic Megacolon, Shock ... can be community-acquired ... Ileus, Megacolon, Shock ... #management #treatment ... #infectiousdiseases
Toxocariasis
Pathogen: Toxocara - worldwide distributed helminth 
Transmission: 
 • Dogs and cats are the major source
• Dogs and cats ... • Humans acquire ... larva migrans Diagnosis ... #management #infectiousdiseases ... #treatment #microbiology