Pasteurella multocida infection in Singapore.
A case of Pasteurella multocida infection in Singapore is presented. The patient was a 21-year-old Chinese male who developed fever and cellulitis with abscess formation of his right index finger after it was bitten by a stray cat. The organism was isolated in pure culture and identified as Pasteurella multocida subspecies septica. The patient responded to antibiotic therapy and had an uneventful recovery.
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Department of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital.
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Lim
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Chew
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Seng
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D002415:Cats; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D016979:Pasteurella multocida
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents