Zootonic bacteria Flashcards
Pasteurella multocida
Zoonotic disease in humans, most commonly associated with bites or scratches from dogs or cats.
Commonly associated from animal bite wounds
Capnocytophaga species
Similar to Pasteurella, these organisms are associated with animal bites/licks.
Woman with open cut had her dog lick her and her limbs were amputated.
“gliding colonies” on BAP
Streptobacillus moniliformis
Causative agent of ‘rat bite fever’ also known as Haverhill fever.
Caught by contaminated milk.
Initial symptoms include fever, headache, rigors, and vomiting
Symptoms may subside after a few days then recur
Rash and arthralgia occurs after 5-7 days
Symptoms resolve in 1 week to 1 month
super long GNR rods- like spaghetti
Bordatella bronchiseptica
Kennerl cough in dogs, rarely affects humans
Cat scratch disease/fever
Bartonella henselae
Legionella (not zoonotic)
cause of community acquired pneumonia
if left untreated can become complicated with extrapulmonary manifestations, including lymphadenitis
Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever
Water systems and devices can spread Legionella to people
The most common way for someone to get sick is by breathing in mist containing Legionella.
Staphylococcus schleiferi
Ear infection of cats and dogs
Staphylococcus intermedius Group
Commensal of dogs and cats and humans
abscesses or skin/soft tissue infections
Staphylococcus haemolyticus
commensal of humans, dog, and cats
