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Pasteurella multocida. Osteomyelitis following dog bites

Abstract

Two cases of Pasteurella multocida osteomyelitis occurred following dog bit injuries. Difficulties exist in diagnosis and treatment. The role of P Multocida and other dog mouth flora in the pathogenesis of infectious complications following dog bites is discussed. we urge a flexible antimicrobial approach based on culture results.

Jarvis WR, Banko S, Snyder E, Baltimore RS

Am. J. Dis. Child. 1981 Jul;135(7):625-7

PMID: 7246490