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| Rank | Causative bacteria | Causative animal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasteurella multocida | Dog, cat |
| 2 | Capnocytophaga canimorsus | Dog |
| 3 | Eikenella corrodens | Human |
| 4 | Streptococcus | All species |
| 5 | Staphylococcus aureus | All species |
| 6 | Staphylococcus intermedius | Dog |
| 7 | anaerobes | Most species |
