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To report an unusual case of Pasteurella multocida bacteremia and pneumonia in a previously healthy individual.

August 11, 2026CureusOpen Access

Unusual Indirect Transmission of Pasteurella multocida Causing Bacteremia in an Immunocompetent Patient

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To report an unusual case of Pasteurella multocida bacteremia and pneumonia in a previously healthy individual.
Detailed patient history revealing cleaning practices related to a household cat
Treatment with intravenous piperacillin-tazobactam followed by oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Assessment of clinical symptoms and radiographic findings
Patient cleared bacteremia after treatment with intravenous and oral antibiotics
Complete radiographic resolution of pneumonia was achieved
Case highlights rare non-bite transmission of Pasteurella multocida

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Case report demonstrates bacteremia and pneumonia in an immunocompetent adult, suggesting indirect exposure implications.

Kamatam et al. (2026) studied this question.

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