Even though this organism is part of the canine and feline normal oral flora, most infections occur in patients that have had a splenectomy, have cancer, or abuse drugs.What organism is this?

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C.canimorsus is a normal inhabitant of canine and feline oral flora, and infections occur as the result of dog bites.Dissemination and septicemia occur more often than the self-limiting lesions.About 90% of infections are found in patients who have had a splenectomy, have cancer, or abuse drugs.

Even Though This Organism Is Part of the Canine and Feline