Stacey Alexander-Harriss

1. 1. infection by Capnocytophaga canimorsus

   “The evidence during the course of the Inquest gave rise to a concern as to a knowledge gap in relation to the organism Capncytophagia canimorsus. The attending doctors were not familiar with this form of bacteria living within the mouths of dogs and cats and how easy it is to infect people with this organism. A severe traumatic injury is not required for infection to develop. This organism can cause an overwhelming infection in susceptible individuals. The Inquest heard that conditions such as type”

2. 2. delayed presentation of infection after dog or cat bite

   “The Inquest also heard that there may be a need for greater public awareness in relation to the need to seek urgent medical attention if a person suffers from a relevant underlying illness and becomes generally unwell following a dog or cat bite.”

3. 3. lack of clinician awareness of Capnocytophaga canimorsus

   “The attending doctors were not familiar with this form of bacteria living within the mouths of dogs and cats and how easy it is to infect people with this organism.”

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