pathogens

When man’s best friend becomes a dangerous breed

01 september 2022

Abstract In this article we present two cases of Capnocytophaga canimorsus (C. canimorsus)-related sepsis presenting with different clinical symptoms. C. canimorsus is a commensal bacterium in the gingival flora of dogs and cats but can cause severe illness in humans after transmission through bites or licks. Risk factors include a…