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Suspected Pasteurella Infection Associated With Catnip Exposure Leading to Finger Extensor Tendon Rupture: A Case Report.

  • Kennedy L Couch1
  • Holly C Heck1
  • Amar Ifetiha1
  • Chloe Kin1
  • William A Kerr1
  • Abdulazim Mustapha2
  • Kate Szymanski3
  • Kathryn M Eisenmann1
  1. 1Department of Medical Education College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo 3000 Arlington Ave, Mail Stop 1050 Toledo 43614 Ohio USA utoledo.edu.
  2. 2Department of Orthopedics College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo 3000 Arlington Ave, Mail Stop 1010 Toledo 43614 Ohio USA utoledo.edu.
  3. 3Department of Family Medicine College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo 3000 Arlington Ave, Mail Stop 1010 Toledo 43614 Ohio USA utoledo.edu.
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Abstract

Pasteurella species commonly cause soft tissue infections following direct animal bites or scratches. However, transmission through indirect contact with contaminated materials remains underrecognized. We report an unusual, suspected case of Pasteurella multocida infection acquired through contact with catnip contaminated by feline saliva, resulting in progressive soft tissue infection and extensor tendon rupture in the hand of an otherwise healthy individual. Operative debridement, tendon repair, culture-directed antibiotic therapy, and structured occupational therapy resulted in functional recovery with grip strength equal to the uninjured hand, a residual 37° total extension deficit, and a Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) score of 4.55% at four months postinjury. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing atypical transmission routes and implementing timely interventions to prevent severe complications.

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@article{couch2026suspected,
  title = {{Suspected Pasteurella Infection Associated With Catnip Exposure Leading to Finger Extensor Tendon Rupture: A Case Report.}},
  author = {Kennedy L Couch and Holly C Heck and Amar Ifetiha and Chloe Kin and William A Kerr and Abdulazim Mustapha and Kate Szymanski and Kathryn M Eisenmann},
  journal = {Case reports in infectious diseases},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.1155/crdi/2619502},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42953752},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Suspected Pasteurella Infection Associated With Catnip Exposure Leading to Finger Extensor Tendon Rupture: A Case Report.
AU  - Kennedy L Couch
AU  - Holly C Heck
AU  - Amar Ifetiha
AU  - Chloe Kin
AU  - William A Kerr
AU  - Abdulazim Mustapha
AU  - Kate Szymanski
AU  - Kathryn M Eisenmann
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/28
JO  - Case reports in infectious diseases
DO  - 10.1155/crdi/2619502
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42953752
AB  - Pasteurella species commonly cause soft tissue infections following direct animal bites or scratches. However, transmission through indirect contact with contaminated materials remains underrecognized. We report an unusual, suspected case of Pasteurella multocida infection acquired through contact with catnip contaminated by feline saliva, resulting in progressive soft tissue infection and extensor tendon rupture in the hand of an otherwise healthy individual. Operative debridement, tendon repair, culture-directed antibiotic therapy, and structured occupational therapy resulted in functional recovery with grip strength equal to the uninjured hand, a residual 37° total extension deficit, and a Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) score of 4.55% at four months postinjury. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing atypical transmission routes and implementing timely interventions to prevent severe complications.
SN  - 2090-6625
SN  - 2090-6633
ER  -