Capnocytophaga canimorsus is one bacteria that's known to be carried by animals and fatal in humans. While normally transmitted by dog bites, it can be spread by a lick on an open wound.

The test returned positive for capnocytophaga canimorsus, which he said is commonly present in the mouths of dogs and cats but “extremely rarely implicated” in sepsis cases. “This is an ...

Capnocytophaga canimorsus is one bacteria that's known to be carried by animals and fatal in humans. While normally transmitted by dog bites, it can be spread by a lick on an open wound.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Capnocytophaga is a bacteria that is a rare 'but ...

A doctor has warned that a dog's lick can expose humans to the Capnocytophaga bacteria, which may lead to rare but life-threatening infections. Those with weak immune systems, diabetes ...

If a dog bite pierces the skin, bacteria can get into the body, which can cause an infection. This can cause symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and drainage from the wound. Washing the wound ...

Division of Pure and Applied Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, Lund 22100, Sweden ...