Pasteurella multocida Bacteremia Due to Obstructive Pneumonia in an Immunocompromised Patient.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pasteurella multocida is a gram-negative pathogen commonly associated with soft tissue infections caused by bites or scratches from household animals. However, P. multocida infections have been reported without prior zoonotic exposure or associated soft tissue or skin infection in immunocompromised individuals.

Case

A 73-year-old patient with history significant for multiple malignancies including lung cancer presented to the emergency department with a fever, chills, and rigor. Patient denied any zoonotic exposure and did not have any soft tissue or skin structure infection. Laboratory testing and imaging revealed sepsis secondary to pneumonia and further lower respiratory cultures grew Pasteurella. Subsequent laboratory cultures indicated

SUBMITTER: Lnu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9195062 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature