Cerebellar abscesses caused by dog bite: a case report

Santana-Montero, Blanca Lilia; Ahumada-Mendoza, H.; Vaca-Ruiz, Miguel Angel; Castro-Sierra, Eduardo; Sánchez-Herrera, Federico; Fernandez-Portilla, Emilio; Sosa-Quintero, R. M.; González-Carranza, Vicente; Gordillo-Domínguez, Luis Felipe; Garza-Morales, S.; León, Fernando Chico-Ponce de

doi:10.1007/s00381-009-0891-x

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“…In the reviewed literature there are only two veterinary case reports of a successfully treated brain abscess due to a bite wound, one in a dog 7 and one in a cat, 12 and few reports in humans, [13][14][15][16] all of which have been treated with a combination of medical and surgical therapy; in a further report, a brain abscess in a cat due to a bite wound was diagnosed by post-mortem examination. 3 In human medicine, an intracranial pyogenic bacterial focus of infection remains a potentially fatal condition despite modern neurosurgical techniques, antibiotic treatment and the use of advanced imaging, such as computed tomography (CT) and MRI, allowing prompt diagnosis.…”

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Brain Abscess in Seven Cats Due to a Bite Wound: MRI Findings, Surgical Management and Outcome

Costanzo

Garosi²,

Glass³

et al. 2011

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Brain Abscess in Seven Cats Due to a Bite Wound: MRI Findings, Surgical Management and Outcome

Costanzo

Garosi²,

Glass³

et al. 2011

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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“…A total of 90% of these bites were from dogs and cats, and 3-18% of dog bites and 28-80% of cat bites become infected, with occasional sequelae of meningitis, endocarditis, septic arthritis, septic shock, or intracerebral abscesses. [1326]…”

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“…[1] There are more than 60 isolated germs mainly by dog bite, among which the most common ones are Pasteurella multocida, Staphylococcus aureus , and anaerobic bacteria ( Prevotella, Clostridium , and Peptostreptococcus ). [26] P. multocida is the most common bacteria found in these patients, and it forms part of the normal flora in the nasopharynx or gastrointestinal tract in many domestic and wild animals. It is a nonspore-forming, nonmotile, Gram-negative coccobacillus that was isolated by Pasteur in 1880.…”

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Survival of child after lion attack

Dabdoub¹,

Dabdoub²,

Chávez³

et al. 2013

Surg Neurol Int

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Background:Injuries to humans caused by attacks from large predators are very rare, especially in the United States, Europe, or Latin America. A few cases were reported on accidents in zoos or animal farms, being very uncommon in children. The purposes of this report include describing the case of a child who sustained an attack by a lion named “Bang-Bang”, which resulted in injuries to the head, chest, and abdomen, as well as the subsequent neurosurgical treatment and providing a review of the literature.Case Description:We report the case of an 8-year-old boy who was attacked by a lion during a circus show. The patient underwent an emergent neurosurgical procedure, including parietal craniectomy, cleaning, and extensive surgical debridement of the wounds. Despite open severe head trauma with brain damage as well as thorax and abdomen trauma, the child survived, with minimal neurological sequelae.Conclusions:Human injury resulting from encounters with nondomesticated animals is increasingly rising throughout the world. This case highlights the potentially violent and aggressive nature of wild mammals held in captivity. Unusual wild animal attacks and the complex injuries that result may pose a challenge to surgeons practicing in resource-limited settings. In this sense, the best treatment in the mentioned case is the prevention of human injuries by these animals. In addition, to attend to these infrequent cases, the authors emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best cosmetic and functional results.

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“…Unfortunately, such a study is unrealistic not only because of the small number of cases, but also because of reports describing life-threatening conditions such as brain abscesses and meningitis [2,8,9,11,13,14] . Despite the risk of infection, current recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis remain controversial.…”

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Intracranial Injuries from Dog Bites in Children

Steen

Ravin

Timmons³

et al. 2015

Pediatr Neurosurg

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Background/Aims: Infants are especially at risk for intracranial injuries from dog bites due to their small stature and thin skull. Only 21 case reports have been published in the literature. We aim to add knowledge and treatment recommendations based on a more substantial sample. Methods: Ten pediatric patients with a penetrating skull injury as a result of a dog bite, treated at our institution between 1992 and 2010, were identified and analyzed descriptively. A literature review of the 21 case reports was also conducted. Results and Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications from hemorrhage or infections. Based on our results, we recommend obtaining a head CT for all victims sustaining injuries to the head, early use of broad spectrum antibiotics, debridement and irrigation of tissue, and follow-up to identify late infectious complications.

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Cerebellar abscesses caused by dog bite: a case report

Cited by 16 publications

References 14 publications

Brain Abscess in Seven Cats Due to a Bite Wound: MRI Findings, Surgical Management and Outcome

Brain Abscess in Seven Cats Due to a Bite Wound: MRI Findings, Surgical Management and Outcome

Survival of child after lion attack

Intracranial Injuries from Dog Bites in Children

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