Bilateral acute renal cortical necrosis after a dog bite: case report

Bilateral acute renal cortical necrosis after a dog bite: case report

Abstract Background Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a Gram-negative capnophilic rod and part of dogs/cats’ normal oral flora. It can be transmitted by bites, scratches, or even by contact of saliva with injured skin. Asplenic patients and patients with alcohol abuse are at particular risk for fulminant...

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Main Authors: Simon A. Amacher, Kirstine K. Søgaard, Coralie Nkoulou, Raoul Sutter, Maja Weisser, Sandra S. Zingg, Adrian Egli, Alexa Hollinger, Martin Siegemund
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Case report
Reverse rim sign
Capnocytophaga canimorsus
Dog bite
Acute kidney injury
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05901-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05901-6

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