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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999;16:362-363
© 1999 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Do not snog the dog: infective endocarditis due to Capnocytophaga canimorsus

^a Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, UK
^b Microbiology Department, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK

Corresponding author. Tel.: +44-113-3925786; fax: +44-113-3925408
e-mail: unair{at}ulth.northy.nhs.uk

We present a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis and paravalvular abscess caused by the canine bacteria Capnocytophaga canimorsus in a 63-year-old man, who made a habit of snogging his pet dog. Capnocytophaga canimorsus can cause culture-negative endocarditis, therefore a high level of clinical awareness and the appropriate isolation techniques are important for making the diagnosis. Antibiotic therapy and properly timed excision of the infected focus are recommended.

Key Words: Capnocytophaga canimorsus • Endocarditis • Paravalvular abscess • Dog

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