A Rare Case of <i>Capnocytophaga canimorsus</i> Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Successful Outcome with a Short Course of Antibiotics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a Gram-negative bacterium found in the oral flora of dogs and cats, transmitted to humans through bites, licks, or scratches. Infections can lead to severe manifestations, including meningitis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

Case presentation

A 46-year-old immunocompetent man presented with somnolence, headache, and fever after being licked by his dog. Neurological examination revealed signs of meningeal irritation, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed an elevated white cell count and protein levels consistent with bacterial meningitis. Treatment followed Dutch guidelines with amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, and dexamethasone, resulting in rapid clinical improvement. Microbiological confirmation of C. ca

SUBMITTER: van der Hoeven AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11521510 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature