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Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus ... blanching rash & mottling ... Pasteurella multocida & Capnocytophaga ... identify severe Capnocytophaga ... IUIDfellowship #Capnocytophaga
Staging of Skin Mottling

Mottling is less sensitive, but more specific for hypoperfusion and elevated mortality (figure
Staging of Skin Mottling ... Mottling is less ... Mottling suggests ... S0168827814007417 #Skin #Mottling
Skin Mottling - Staging
1 - Modest mottling area (coin size)
2 - Moderate area that does not
Skin Mottling - ... Staging 1 - Modest mottling ... fold #Skin #Mottling
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
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Capnocytophaga ... Pathogen: Capnocytophaga ... TheIDtrivia #Capnocytophaga
Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
meningitidis - Capnocytophaga
Rapid Pediatric Assessment Diagram:
* Assessment of Appearance
  - Tone: Moves spontaneously, resists examination
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- Pallor - Mottling
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
violaceous skin mottling
Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
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meningitidis, Capnocytophaga