[Case report: a bacteremic pasteurellosis]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2006 Mar;25(3):309-11. doi: 10.1016/j.annfar.2005.11.004. Epub 2005 Dec 19.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Bacteremic pasteurellosis is an uncommon form of Pasteurella multocida infection, usually involved in local infections. This systemic infection often occurs in immuno-compromised patient such as cirrhotic or alcoholic patients, with a high mortality rate (up to 60%). Septic shock may occur and neurological disorders or coma are frequent. We report such a case. Treatment associated local care, antibiotics (beta-lactam antibiotics plus fluoroquinolone) during 14 days and resuscitation of septic shock. Owing these therapies, septic shock was successfully treated without complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fluoroquinolones / therapeutic use
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Meningoencephalitis / complications
  • Meningoencephalitis / microbiology
  • Pasteurella Infections / blood
  • Pasteurella Infections / drug therapy*
  • Pasteurella Infections / microbiology
  • Pasteurella multocida*
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Shock, Septic / blood
  • Shock, Septic / drug therapy*
  • Shock, Septic / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Fluoroquinolones