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Capnocytophaga spp on Culture and Blood Smear
Associated w/ dog/human oral flora, can cause bacteremia in immunocompromised
Capnocytophaga spp ... Blood Smear Associated ... flora, can cause bacteremia ... Gram negative rods ... #Smear #clinical
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
9 species, C. canimorsus ... Gram-negative rod ... microorganism (Culture ... stain: Peripheral smear ... #canimorsus #microbiology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus ... persist → DIC, MODS ... Myocarditis & culture-negative ... is difficult to culture ... identify severe Capnocytophaga