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Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
to Consider in Asplenia ... meningitidis - Capnocytophaga ... spp: C. animorsus ... Bordetella holmesii #Asplenia ... #Pathogens #microbiology
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
9 species, C. canimorsus ... • Asplenia (greatest ... Prophylaxis (Dog bite in asplenic ... #canimorsus #microbiology ... infectiousdiseases #diagnosis #management
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus ... dogs & latter can cause ... underlying r.f as asplenia ... patients who are asplenic ... #Rash #dermatology
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
Capnocytophaga GNR ... = most common cause ... immunocompromised host, asplenia ... Diagnosis #Cats #Dogs #Microbiology ... #CAnimorsus
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... emboli: Cerebral > Splenic ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management