Pasteurella multocida infection in a post-chemotherapy neutropenic host following cat exposure

We report a case of Pasteurella multocida infection in a neutropenic patient. History of contact with animals is important, particularly in patients who present with localized cellulitis and neutropenic fever. Clinical features and treatment of the disease are discussed. Copyright 2002 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.