PuerperalPasteurella multocida septicemia

A case of Pasteurella multocida infection in a puerperal healthy young women is reported. The agent was isolated from vaginal discharge and blood cultures of the patient, and also from pets and poultry with which the patient was in contact. Although Pasteurella multocida septicemia is rare, awareness of this infection and adequate intensive antibiotic therapy may improve its prognosis.