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Chances of getting capnocytophaga infection from dog saliva in wound?
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Capnocytophaga: "Rarely, Capnocytophaga germs can spread to people through bites, scratches, or close contact from a dog or cat and may cause illness" per CDC. REF: https://www.cdc.gov/capnocytophaga/index.html
Answered 1/3/2021
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