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Pasteurella multocida in Dog Bites-Reply

Pasteurella multocida in Dog Bites-Reply Abstract In Reply.—Dr Schwartz has referred to two articles in which complications are described after dog and cat bites. Although these articles clearly describe the role of P multocida in cellulitis and abscesses, none of the cases provide conclusive evidence of P multocida osteomyelitis. In two of the cases reported by Allott et al,1 osteomyelitis developed after dog bites.1 However, in both cases, Staphylococcus aureus, as well as P septica (currently known as P multocida), grew from bone cultures.2 The exact role of each of these organisms in the pathogenesis of the osteomyelitis is unclear. In the cases reported by MacCabe and Conn,3 either roentgenographic evidence of osteomyelitis was lacking, or bone cultures were not reported. In contrast, our cases were supported by both roentgenographic evidence of osteomyelitis and bone cultures from which P multocida was isolated. More importantly, our cases demonstrated that when there was References 1. Allott EN, Cruickshank R, Cyrlas-Williams R, et al: Infection of cat-bite and dog-bite wounds with Pasteurella septica . J Pathol 1944;56:411-415.Crossref 2. Buchanan RE, Gibbons NE (eds): Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology , ed 8. Baltimore, Williams & Wilkins Co, 1974. 3. MacCabe AF, Conn N: The isolation of Pasteurella septica following dog and cat bites: A report of five cases . Scott Med J 1968;13:242-244. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

Pasteurella multocida in Dog Bites-Reply

Pasteurella multocida in Dog Bites-Reply

Abstract

Abstract In Reply.—Dr Schwartz has referred to two articles in which complications are described after dog and cat bites. Although these articles clearly describe the role of P multocida in cellulitis and abscesses, none of the cases provide conclusive evidence of P multocida osteomyelitis. In two of the cases reported by Allott et al,1 osteomyelitis developed after dog bites.1 However, in both cases, Staphylococcus aureus, as well as P septica (currently known as P multocida), grew...
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1982 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0002-922X
DOI
10.1001/archpedi.1982.03970380089030
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Abstract

Abstract In Reply.—Dr Schwartz has referred to two articles in which complications are described after dog and cat bites. Although these articles clearly describe the role of P multocida in cellulitis and abscesses, none of the cases provide conclusive evidence of P multocida osteomyelitis. In two of the cases reported by Allott et al,1 osteomyelitis developed after dog bites.1 However, in both cases, Staphylococcus aureus, as well as P septica (currently known as P multocida), grew from bone cultures.2 The exact role of each of these organisms in the pathogenesis of the osteomyelitis is unclear. In the cases reported by MacCabe and Conn,3 either roentgenographic evidence of osteomyelitis was lacking, or bone cultures were not reported. In contrast, our cases were supported by both roentgenographic evidence of osteomyelitis and bone cultures from which P multocida was isolated. More importantly, our cases demonstrated that when there was References 1. Allott EN, Cruickshank R, Cyrlas-Williams R, et al: Infection of cat-bite and dog-bite wounds with Pasteurella septica . J Pathol 1944;56:411-415.Crossref 2. Buchanan RE, Gibbons NE (eds): Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology , ed 8. Baltimore, Williams & Wilkins Co, 1974. 3. MacCabe AF, Conn N: The isolation of Pasteurella septica following dog and cat bites: A report of five cases . Scott Med J 1968;13:242-244.

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American Journal of Diseases of ChildrenAmerican Medical Association

Published: Feb 1, 1982

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