Pathogens
Capnocytophaga canimorsus

Capnocytophaga canimorsus

Susceptibilities

General Information

Gram negative bacillus

Often associated with history of dog or cat exposure.

  • Skin/soft tissue infection
  • Animal bites
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Bacteremia
  • Meningitis
  • More severe infections tend to occur in alcoholics, immunocompromised patients or anatomic or functional asplenic patients.