First human case of severe septicaemia associated with Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. Capricolum infection
Abstract
Introduction: The bacterium Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum is known as a pathogen in goats. There have been no reports on a zoonotic potential so far. Case presentation: A case of septicaemia and meningoencephalitis in a 62-year-old patient has been associated with infection by M. capricolum subsp. capricolum. No other infectious agent could be detected. Conclusion: Although it was impossible to identify the source of infection, coincidental contact with small ruminants or consumption of food products from goats during a tourist trip may have played a role.
Citation
Heller, M., Schwarz, R., Noe, G., Jores, J., Fischer, A., Schubert, E. and Sachse, K. 2015. First human case of severe septicaemia associated with Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. Capricolum infection. JMM Case Reports
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