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Capnocytophaga canimosus is a fastidious, slow growing, Gram negative rod. 

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Capnocytophaga canimosus is a fastidious, slow growing, Gram negative rod. 

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This is a rare infection, however can be very serious. This can be transmitted by a cat or dog bite or even from a dog licking an open wound. 

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This is a rare infection, however can be very serious. This can be transmitted by a cat or dog bite or even from a dog licking an open wound. 

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- blisters around the bite or wound that is infected
- redness, swelling, draining pus, or pain at infection site
- fever
- diarrhea and/or stomach pain
- vomiting
- headache and/or confusion
- muscle or joint pain

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This bacteria sometimes causes opportunistic infections in those with weakened immune systems. Those with weakened immune systems are those who:

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This bacteria sometimes causes opportunistic infections in those with weakened immune systems. Those with weakened immune systems are those who:

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- drink alcohol excessively
- have had spleens removed
- have HIV or cancer or other autoimmune disorder

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After being infected, most that become ill will show symptoms within 3-5 days, up to 14 days. 

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After being infected, most that become ill will show symptoms within 3-5 days, up to 14 days. 

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Capnocytophaga is a common bacteria found in the mouths of people, dogs, and cats. 

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Capnocytophaga is a common bacteria found in the mouths of people, dogs, and cats. 

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Prevention would be to avoid cats and dogs if you have a weakened immune system. However, if you feel you’ve been exposed it’s important to seek medical care promptly. 

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Prevention would be to avoid cats and dogs if you have a weakened immune system. However, if you feel you’ve been exposed it’s important to seek medical care promptly. 

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About 3 in 10 people who develop a severe infection die. Some can progress very quickly if they become septic and die within 24-72 hours after symptoms start. 

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About 3 in 10 people who develop a severe infection die. Some can progress very quickly if they become septic and die within 24-72 hours after symptoms start. 

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Capnocytophaga can cause serious complications, including heart attack, kidney failure, and gangrene. Some have to have amputations due to the severity of this bacterial infection. 

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Capnocytophaga can cause serious complications, including heart attack, kidney failure, and gangrene. Some have to have amputations due to the severity of this bacterial infection. 

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To treat a person that’s been infected they would need to have antibiotics prescribed and possibly more than one kind. 

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To treat a person that’s been infected they would need to have antibiotics prescribed and possibly more than one kind. 