In:
Pediatrics International, Wiley, Vol. 56, No. 6 ( 2014-12)
Abstract:
P asteurella multocida , often found as part of the human oral flora and in finger/toenails, also exists in many animals, especially cats, dogs, and pigs. Although rare, pasteurella infection in neonates can cause serious systemic disease, such as meningitis. In this article, a 23‐day‐old girl presented with decreased appetite and irritability for 〉 2 days. Eighteen days previously her pet cat had jumped onto the left side of her head while she was sleeping. On laboratory data C ‐reactive protein was high, and on cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF ) analysis leukocyte count was extremely high, with low glucose and high protein. P . multocida grew out of the blood and CSF cultures, and she was successfully treated with antibiotics for 3 weeks. Although pasteurellosis rarely occurs, it can sometimes lead to life‐threatening situations, so parents should exercise caution when having pets around their children.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1328-8067
,
1442-200X
DOI:
10.1111/ped.2014.56.issue-6
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2008621-0
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