Case Presentation: Pasteurella multocida is a Gram-negative coccobacillus that can cause infections following bites or scratches from domestic animals. We present a case of an older adult who was admitted for sepsis secondary to Pasteurella multocida bacteremia after numerous cat bites and scratches. A 76-year-old man with a past medical history notable for PVD, CKD [...]

Case Presentation: Pasteurella multocida is a classic infectious agent associated with dog and cat bits, with infections more commonly identified in the elderly, very young or immunocompromised. The proportion of American households with pets is increasing which in specific populations has been associated with health benefits, but little data exists towards risks.A 73-year-old female with [...]