Bacterial peritonitis secondary to Capnocytophaga canimorsus

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2024 Apr;116(4):228-229. doi: 10.17235/reed.2023.9571/2023.

Abstract

We present the case of a patient with liver cirrhosis and several previous episodes of ascitic decompensation, who was admitted for bacterial peritonitis secondary to Capnocytophaga canimorsus infection. The initial clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and resolution are described. This is the first case described of peritonitis caused by this agent in a patient with similar characteristics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Capnocytophaga
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections* / diagnosis
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections* / drug therapy
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peritonitis* / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents

Supplementary concepts

  • Capnocytophaga canimorsus