Shelley Ganaway by Shelley Ganaway https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib Capnocytophaga canimorsus en-us 2019-11-25 17:51:55 UTC 2025-04-28 15:06:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f436.png Capnocytophaga canimosus is a fastidious, slow growing, Gram negative rod. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416299110 2019-11-25 18:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416299110 Signs and symptoms: sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416303652 - 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]]> 2019-11-25 18:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416303652 After being infected, most that become ill will show symptoms within 3-5 days, up to 14 days. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416313620 2019-11-25 18:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416313620 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. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416315139 2019-11-25 18:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416315139 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. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416318001 2019-11-25 18:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416318001 Capnocytophaga is a common bacteria found in the mouths of people, dogs, and cats. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416319304 2019-11-25 18:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416319304 This bacteria sometimes causes opportunistic infections in those with weakened immune systems. Those with weakened immune systems are those who: sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416320606 - drink alcohol excessively
- have had spleens removed
- have HIV or cancer or other autoimmune disorder ]]> 2019-11-25 18:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416320606 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. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416326821 2019-11-25 18:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416326821 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. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416328795 2019-11-25 18:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416328795 To treat a person that’s been infected they would need to have antibiotics prescribed and possibly more than one kind. sag23711 https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416336695 2019-11-25 19:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sag23711/6ink3l0kxeib/wish/416336695