Capnocytophaga GNR with long fusiform shape. Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar C. animorsus = most common cause of severe disease in humans. Normal flora in oral cavity of dogs (and cats) Classic clinical scenario: septic shock with fever, rash, hypotension, renal failure --> can evolve to purpura fulminans or gangrene Risk factors for severe disease: contacts with dog (bite/scratch), immunocompromised host, asplenia, cirrhosis By Dr. Sara Dong @swinndong via Febrile [febrilepodcast.com @febrilepodcast] #InfectiousDiseases #Capnocytophaga #Infection #Diagnosis #Cats #Dogs #Microbiology #CAnimorsus
