European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW ON CAPNOCYTOPHAGA INFECTION

Gauri P. Gawande* and Rushikesh Ruprao Gawai

ABSTRACT

People affected with capnocytophaga by being bitten or coming into close contact with these animals. Dog bites and dog contact are more frequently associated with infections. Some persons who have the bacteria in their own mouths may become ill due to other Capnocytophaga germs that are also present in human mouths. This kind of infection is more common in immunocompromised individuals than in healthy ones. Even after a bite, most interactions with dogs and cats do not result in a Capnocytophaga infection or any other disease. However, you should exercise caution whenever you come into touch with animals, particularly if you have a medical condition that increases your risk of infection. Fever, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headaches, and muscle aches are the most typical symptoms. Pregnant women have a greater risk of having Capnocytophaga infection. The best way to prevent the infection is to avoid the dog bite or dog lick on the wound.

Keywords: Capnocytophaga, immunocompromised, asplenic, Chorioamnionitis.