Capnocytophaga canimorsus Meningitis: Diagnosis Using Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing and Systematic Review of the Literature
Abstract Introduction Capnocytophaga canimorsus infections are associated with dog bites, especially in asplenic or immunocompromised patients, and typically manifest as sepsis and/or bacteremia. Meningitis has been rarely described, and its diagnosis may be delayed due to poor or slow growth using...
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| Language: | English |
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Adis, Springer Healthcare
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Infectious Diseases and Therapy |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40121-019-0233-6 |