Capnocytophaga sputigena: An unusual cause of community-acquired pneumonia

Publication date: Available online 11 June 2019Source: IDCasesAuthor(s): Laurie Gosse, Sophie Amrane, Morgane Mailhe, Grégory Dubourg, Jean-Christophe LagierAbstractCapnocytophaga sputigena is an unusual cause of community-acquired pneumonia. A 22-year-old woman presented an amoxicillin-resistant pneumonia. Sputum examination detected C. sputigena from 3 specimens with a significant bacterial load. The strain produced beta lactamase. Evolution was favorable after introduction of amoxicillin-clavulanate acid. Physicians might be aware of the presence of this unusual bacterium in cases of community-acquired pneumonia.
Source: IDCases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research