%0 Case Reports
%T Capnocytophaga sputigena Tonsillitis in a Patient With Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
%A Heh E
%A Allen JC
%A Raynor M
%A Hock RA
%A Peralta DP
%J Cureus
%V 16
%N 3
%D 2024 Mar
%M 38646309
暂无%R 10.7759/cureus.56551
%X Capnocytophaga sputigena is a gram-negative facultatively anaerobic, capnophilic bacterium typically residing in the human oropharyngeal flora. This opportunistic pathogen can cause a wide range of infections, from bacteremia to septic abortion. However, it is exceedingly rare for a patient to present with tonsillitis due to C. sputigena. Herein, we discuss the presentation, hospital course, and clinical trajectory of a patient experiencing complications of tonsillitis related to C. sputigena in the context of acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, we delve into the treatment approaches and challenges in managing this particular pathogen.