Capnocytophaga is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacillus can cause sepsis and a range of bloodstream infections.
Risk factors for fulminant infection:
(1) immunodeficiency or immunosuppression
(2) asplenia
(3) shorter incubation period
(4) neutropenia
Types of bloodstream infections:
(1) sepsis
(2) endocarditis
(3) aortitis
(4) intravascular catheter-related
Complications:
(1) DIC
(2) mycotic aneurysm
(3) septic shock
