First case of a dog bite wound infection caused by Streptococcus minor in human

Abstract We report the first case of human infection caused by Streptococcus minor in a 51-year-old immunocompetent woman admitted for dog bite injuries. At present, the role of Streptococcus minor in bite wound infections is unknown. Further studies on virulence factors are needed to elucidate its...

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Published inNew microbes and new infections Vol. 14; no. C; pp. 49 - 50
Main Authors Tré-Hardy, M, Saussez, T, Yombi, J.C, Rodriguez-Villalobos, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2016
Elsevier
Subjects
Dog bite injuries
First Clinical Case Report
Infectious Disease
pathogen identification
patient treatment
Streptococcus minor
wound infection
pathogen identification
wound infection
Dog bite injuries
patient treatment
Streptococcus minor
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Summary:Abstract We report the first case of human infection caused by Streptococcus minor in a 51-year-old immunocompetent woman admitted for dog bite injuries. At present, the role of Streptococcus minor in bite wound infections is unknown. Further studies on virulence factors are needed to elucidate its pathogenicity mechanisms.
ISSN:2052-2975
2052-2975
DOI:10.1016/j.nmni.2016.08.001