Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Life-threatening respiratory pasteurellosis associated with palliative pet care.
- Journal:
- Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Myers, Emily M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Summa Akron City Hospital/Northeast Ohio Medical University Program · United States
Plain-English summary
This study discusses a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Pasteurella multocida, which is often linked to infections from bites by dogs and cats. It highlights three cases where people developed dangerous respiratory infections after giving end-of-life care to their pets. This suggests that while caring for sick animals, there is a risk of transmitting this bacteria, leading to severe health issues for the caregivers. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this risk and take necessary precautions when providing palliative care.
Abstract
Pasteurella multocida is a zoonotic Gram-negative cocco-bacillus often associated with soft tissue infections due to dog and cat bites. Here we report 3 patients who developed life-threatening P. multocida respiratory tract infections after providing palliative care to their dying pets.
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