Meningitis from canine Pasteurella multocida following mastoidectomy.
A case of Pasteurella multocida meningitis, following a mastoidectomy is presented. The association of close contact with pets, many of which harbour Pasteurella multocida as part of their normal buccal flora. This case confirms the potential benefit of taking an ear swab prior to mastoid surgery and in seeking an appropriate 'pet' history.
Dammeijer
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PF
Department of Otorhinolarygnology, University of Liverpool.
McCombe
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000382:microbiology*; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D010325:Pasteurella / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*