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To report a rare case of aortic graft infection caused by Pasteurella multocida bacteremia following a dog bite.

June 20, 2026CureusOpen Access

Pasteurella multocida Infection of an Aortic Endograft: A Rare Zoonotic Complication

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Case report shows vascular graft infection due to Pasteurella multocida in an elderly patient, suggesting antibiotic therapy as a viable option.

To report a rare case of aortic graft infection caused by Pasteurella multocida bacteremia following a dog bite.
Patient case of an 87-year-old man with a history of aortic aneurysm repair
Evaluation included CT angiography and serial imaging over 18 months
Treatment involved a four-week course of intravenous ceftriaxone followed by oral doxycycline
Initial presentation included leukocytosis and bacteremia with P. multocida
CT angiography revealed inflammatory changes surrounding the aortic graft
Treatment resulted in clinical stability, and suppressive antibiotics were discontinued without recurrence

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Case report shows vascular graft infection due to Pasteurella multocida in an elderly patient, suggesting antibiotic therapy as a viable option.