MENINGITIS FROM CANINE PASTEURELLA-MULTOCIDA FOLLOWING MASTOIDECTOMY

被引:7
作者
DAMMEIJER, PF [1 ]
MCCOMBE, AW [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV LIVERPOOL,DEPT OTORHINOLARYNGOL,POB 147,LIVERPOOL L69 3BX,ENGLAND
关键词
MENINGITIS; PASTEURELLA MULTOCIDA; MASTOID SURGERY; BACTERIA;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215100116639
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
A case of Pasteurella multocida meningitis, following a mastoidectomy is presented. The association of close contact with pets, many of which harbour Pasteurella multocida as part of their normal buccal flora. This case confirms the potential benefit of taking an ear swab prior to mastoid surgery and in seeking an appropriate 'pet' history.
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页码:571 / 572
页数:2
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