| Autor: |
Piorunek M; Veterinary Practice Marcin Piorunek, 60-185 Skórzewo, Poland., Brajer-Luftmann B; Department of Pulmonology, Allergology and Pulmonary Oncology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznań, Poland., Walkowiak J; Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) [Pathogens] 2023 Oct 01; Vol. 12 (10). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 01. |
| DOI: |
10.3390/pathogens12101210 |
| Abstrakt: |
Pasteurella multocida ( P. multocida ) is an immobile, anaerobic, Gram-negative coccobacillus fermenting bacterium. This pathogen is commonly prevalent in the upper airways of healthy pets, such as cats and dogs, but was also confirmed in domestic cattle, rabbits, pigs, birds, and various wild animals. Infection in humans occurs as a result of biting, scratching, or licking by animals and contact with nasopharyngeal secretions. Inflammation at the site of infection develops within the first day from the injury. It is usually confined to the skin and subcutaneous tissue but, in particular situations, may spread to other organs and manifest as a severe systemic infection. Careful history-taking and microbiological confirmation of the infection enable diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Any wound resulting from an animal bite should be disinfected. The preferred and highly effective treatment against local P. multocida infection is penicillin or its derivatives. The prognosis for P. multocida infections depends on the infected site and the patient's comorbidities. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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