Pathogens
Capnocytophaga canimorsus

Capnocytophaga canimorsus

Susceptibilities

General Information

Aerobic gram negative rod, encapsulated.

Infected animal bite.

Normal flora of canines.

  • Skin/soft tissue infection
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis
  • Bacteremia
  • Meningitis
  • More severe infections tend to occur in splenectomized patients, alcoholics, and immunosuppressed patients

Rare but serious and often quickly progressing infection.

~1/3 patients with bacteremia will have a rash that can progress to purpura fulminans.