Periocular abscess and cellulitis from Pasteurella multocida in a healthy child.
OBJECTIVE
To examine an unusual cause of periorbital cellulitis, Pasteurella multocida.


METHODS
Case report, review of the literature.


RESULTS
We treated a 13-year-old previously healthy child who developed Pasteurella preseptal cellulitis secondary to a cat bite and cat scratch. After receiving a dose of intravenous antibiotics and starting oral antibiotics, the child had delayed onset of several abscesses around the right eye, with marked pain and erythema. After incision and drainage, he improved.


CONCLUSIONS
Pasteurella multocida is a rare but potentially serious cause of ocular infection. All cases of potential exposure should be treated promptly and followed until complete resolution of infection.
Hutcheson
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA.
Magbalon
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D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D004322:Drainage; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016979:Pasteurella multocida
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents