Pasteurella multocida pneumonia with hemoptysis: A case report

Abstract

Pasteurella multocida, which colonizes upper respiratory and digestive tracts, is a leading cause of respiratory diseases in many host species. Here, we describe a case of P. multocida pneumonia with hemoptysis. A 72-year-old female diagnosed with bronchiectasis with a 36-year history presented with a worsened infiltrative and granular shadow in the lower right lobe and lingular segment. Bronchial lavage fluid culturing suggested Pasteurella pneumonia. P. multocida was confirmed by 16S rRNA sequencing. The patient was readmitted to our hospital because of hemoptysis, and she was treated successfully with antibiotic therapy. The possibility of P. multocida infection must be considered in patients who own pets.

A Rare Case of Bacteremic Community-Acquired Pneumonia Due to Pasteurella Multocida Presenting With Hemoptysis

“…Pasteurella multocida is a highly versatile gram-negative coccobacillus capable of causing infections in a wide range of domestic and wild animals as well as in humans [ 1 , 5 ]. Infections are most commonly transmitted by dogs and cats, as 70-90% of cats and 20-50% of dogs are colonized by Pasteurella multocida [ 2 , 6 ].…”

“…However, PM is an opportunistic pathogen with a predilection for immunocompromised patients [ 7 ]. Most patients with PM pulmonary infections are elderly with underlying lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, or malignancy [ 1 , 8 ]. The mortality rate of patients with PM pleuropulmonary infection may be as high as 30% [ 1 ].…”

“…Most patients with PM pulmonary infections are elderly with underlying lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, or malignancy [ 1 , 8 ]. The mortality rate of patients with PM pleuropulmonary infection may be as high as 30% [ 1 ]. Pasteurella infections should be considered in those who have recurrent animal exposures such as veterinarians, butchers, animal breeders, farm and zoo workers.…”

“…Pasteurella multocida (PM) is a gram-negative coccobacillus that colonizes the oropharynx and gastrointestinal tract of many wild and domestic mammals especially cats and dogs [ 1 , 2 ]. The most common human infections reported and known are those of soft tissue and skin infections from animal bites and scratches [ 2 ].…”

Research Note: The immune enhancement ability of inulin on ptfA gene DNA vaccine of avian Pasteurella multocida

“…Pasteurella multocida ( P. multocida ) is a very important pathogen in many types of animals. It can cause lower respiratory tract infections ( Aida et al., 2019 ). The major method used to control this disease is drug treatment, particularly treatment with antibiotics.…”