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  • Title: Do not snog the dog: infective endocarditis due to Capnocytophaga canimorsus.
    Author: Ngaage DL, Kotidis KN, Sandoe JA, Unnikrishnan Nair R.
    Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg; 1999 Sep; 16(3):362-3. PubMed ID: 10554860.
    Abstract:
    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.
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