[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacteremia after dog bite].

Abstract

A case of erysipeloid with bacteraemia caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae (ER) in a previously healthy 41-year old man is presented. The bacterium was probably introduced by the bite of a dog. He was treated successfully with penicillin V. The ER bacteraemia occurred without complications of endocarditis.

• Authors: S Abedini, A Lester
• Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger) Vol. 159 Issue 28 Pg. 4400-1 (Jul 07 1997) ISSN: 0041-5782 [Print] Denmark
• Vernacular Title: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae-bakteriaemi efter hundebid.
• PMID: 9235737 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Penicillins
• Penicillin V

Topics

• Adult
• Animals
• Bacteremia (drug therapy, microbiology)
• Bites and Stings (complications)
• Dogs
• Erysipelothrix Infections (drug therapy, transmission)
• Humans
• Male
• Penicillin V (therapeutic use)
• Penicillins (therapeutic use)