Pasteurella multocida Flashcards
1
Q
How to classify?
A
Fastidious gram negative
2
Q
What does infection follow?
A
Animal bite (cat and dog)
3
Q
Bite infections are often ___
A
Polymicrobial (anaerobes and many other bacteria)
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Co-amoxiclav (covers oral flora)
5
Q
What are the clinical presentations?
A
Osteomyelitis
Cellulitis