Capnocytophaga sputigena: An unusual cause of community-acquired pneumonia. (2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gosse, Laurie; Amrane, Sophie; Mailhe, Morgane; Dubourg, Grégory; Lagier, Jean-Christophe
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 17(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Subjects: Community-acquired pneumonia -- Capnocytophaga sputigena; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00572
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Highlights: Capnocytphaga sputigena is a commensal of the subgingival throat. Capnocytophaga sputigena is a rare cause of pneumonia. The boarder from commensal bacteria to pathogen bacteria is narrow. Abstract: Capnocytophaga 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.