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Gadelha Farias, Luís Arthur Brasil, Veras Stolp, Ângela Maria, Praciano Bandeira, Silviane, Ferreira Mesquita, Rafael, de Negreiros Bessa, Pedro Pinheiro, Linhares de Holanda, Pablo Eliack, Figueiredo Costa, Silvia, Valente Takeda, Christianne Fernandes, Perdigão Neto, Lauro Vieira |
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Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo; 2022, Vol. 64, p1-5, 5p |
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Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a gram-negative rod that is part of the commensal microbiota of dogs' and cats' mouths. In this case, we report an 85-year-old man with COVID-19 who had his right arm bitten by a dog. His symptoms were impaired consciousness, agitation and aggressive behavior. Physical examination revealed neck stiffness and Brudzinski's sign. The cerebrospinal fluid culture was compatible with Capnocytophaga canimorsus. He required intensive care and received a 14-day prescription of meropenem. After 40 days of hospitalization, the patient was fully recovered and was discharged. This case highlights the importance of physician and microbiologist be awareness of this disease, mainly in patients with neurological symptoms after a dog or cat bite. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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