Tracheitis Associated With Bordetella Bronchiseptica in a Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus)

Lacasse, Claude; Gamble, Kathryn C.

doi:10.1638/05-055.1

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“…Rarely reported in human beings, it is a common cause of respiratory disease in farm, wild, and pet animals [2,3]. Cats, dogs, rabbits, pigs, cattle, polar bears, sloths, and rodents may harbor this organism [4][5][6]. Bordetella bronochiseptica is closely related to B. pertussis but does not express pertussis toxin and is not considered a primary human pathogen [1].…”

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Bordetella bronchisepticaPneumonia Post-Liver Resection in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Cholangiocarcinoma

BonattiHugo

CraigBrian

TheckumparampilNithin

et al. 2016

Surgical Infections Case Reports

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Background: Although Bordetella bronchiseptica is primarily an animal pathogen, cases of human disease caused by this pathogen have been published recently, most frequently pneumonia in immunocompromised patients. In human disease, transmission through animal vectors may play a key role. Although no standardized sensitivity testing is available for this pathogen in human disease, animal isolates are sensitive to most b-lactam antibiotics. Case Report: A 62-year-old Caucasian male with Child-Pugh class A cirrhosis caused by chronic hepatitis C infection underwent uneventful left lateral segmentectomy for a 3 cm cholangiocarcinoma. Within 48 h, he developed altered mental status, temperature of 39.4°C, leukocytosis (white blood cell count: 13,000/mm 3), and dyspnea followed by hypotension requiring vasopressor support and intubation. Computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated left lower lobe pneumonia. Empiric antibiotic therapy including vancomycin (1 g every 12 h) and piperacillin-tazobactam (3.5 g every 6 h) was initiated and his signs of sepsis resolved within two days. Bordetella bronchiseptica was cultured from sputum. Upon questioning, the patient reported close contact with several pet cats on the days prior to admission. Antibiotics were continued for a total of seven days and he was discharged in good condition doing well at his six-month follow-up. Conclusions: Immunocompromised patients may develop infection with Bordetella bronchiseptica especially if they are in close contact with animals known to be a reservoir of this pathogen. If diagnosed early and treated appropriately, the outcome is favorable.

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Bordetella bronchisepticaPneumonia Post-Liver Resection in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Cholangiocarcinoma

BonattiHugo

CraigBrian

TheckumparampilNithin

et al. 2016

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Bordetellosis

Brockmeier¹,

Nicholson³

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Diseases of Swine

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A Review of Infectious Agents in Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) and Their Long-Term Ecological Relevance

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Disease was a listing criterion for the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2008; it is therefore important to evaluate the current state of knowledge and identify any information gaps pertaining to diseases in polar bears. We conducted a systematic literature review focused on infectious agents and associated health impacts identified in polar bears. Overall, the majority of reports in free-ranging bears concerned serosurveys or fecal examinations with little to no information on associated health effects. In contrast, most reports documenting illness or pathology referenced captive animals and diseases caused by etiologic agents not representative of exposure opportunities in wild bears. As such, most of the available infectious disease literature has limited utility as a basis for development of future health assessment and management plans. Given that ecological change is a considerable risk facing polar bear populations, future work should focus on cumulative effects of multiple stressors that could impact polar bear population dynamics.

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Tracheitis Associated With Bordetella Bronchiseptica in a Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus)

Cited by 7 publications

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Bordetella bronchisepticaPneumonia Post-Liver Resection in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Cholangiocarcinoma

Bordetella bronchisepticaPneumonia Post-Liver Resection in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Cholangiocarcinoma

Bordetellosis

A Review of Infectious Agents in Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) and Their Long-Term Ecological Relevance

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