ABSTRACT
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a gram-negative rod that is part of the commensal
microbiota of
dogs' and
cats' mouths. In this case, we
report an 85-year-old man with COVID-19
who had his right
arm bitten by a
dog. His symptoms were impaired
consciousness, agitation and aggressive
behavior.
Physical examination revealed
neck stiffness and Brudzinski's sign. The
cerebrospinal fluid culture was compatible with
Capnocytophaga canimorsus. He required
intensive care and received a 14-day
prescription of
meropenem. After 40 days of
hospitalization, the
patient was fully recovered and was discharged. This case highlights the importance of
physician and microbiologist be
awareness of this
disease, mainly in
patients with neurological symptoms after a
dog or
cat bite.