Affiliations: Department of Microbiology, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar
Hospital, Rohini, Delhi, India | Department of Microbiology, BLK Superspeciality
Hospital, Delhi, India
Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. Shalini Duggal, Department of Microbiology,
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Sector-6, Rohini, New Delhi 110085, India.
Tel.: +91 9810921982; Fax: +91 1127058108; E-mail:
shaliniduggal2005@rediffmail.com
Abstract: Pasteurella multocida has rarely been reported as a cause of brain
abscess. A 14 year old child was brought to the pediatric emergency department
with fever, headache and weakness in left side of the body. Investigations
revealed subdural and maxillary sinus abscesses from which Pasteurella
multocida and Streptococcus sanguis were concurrently isolated. The case was
successfully managed by parenteral ceftriaxone. History revealed frequent
exposures with a pet dog. The present case underscores the importance of
educating the pet owners, especially children about cross-over of bacteria
resulting in serious infections.
