Pasteurella

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Pasteurella is a genus of Gram-negative, facultatively

anaerobic bacteria.[1][2] Pasteurella species are nonmotile
and pleomorphic, and often exhibit bipolar staining
(safety pin appearance). Most species are catalase- and
oxidase-positive.[3] The genus is named after the French
chemist and microbiologist, Louis Pasteur, who rst identied the bacteria now known as Pasteurella multocida as
the agent of chicken cholera.

[1] Pasteurella. List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in

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Pathogenesis
See: Pasteurellosis

[4] "Pasteurella". Introduction To Clinical Microbiology.

Archived from the original on 2006-01-16. Retrieved
2006-04-06.

Many Pasteurella species are zoonotic pathogens, and

humans can acquire an infection from domestic animal bites.[4][5] In cattle, sheep, and birds, Pasteurella
species can cause a life-threatening pneumonia; in cats
and dogs, however, Pasteurella is not a cause of disease,
and constitutes part of the normal ora of the nose and
mouth.[6] Pasteurella haemolytica is a species that infects
mainly cattle and horses: P. multocida is the most frequent causative agent in human Pasteurella infection.[7]
Common symptoms of pasteurellosis in humans include
swelling, cellulitis, and bloody drainage at the site of the
wound. Infection may progress to nearby joints where it
can cause further swelling, arthritis and abscesses.[6]

[5] Mark A Marinella, MD. Community-Acquired Pneumonia Due to Pasteurella multocida" (PDF).
[6] Collins, Frank M. (1996-01-01). Baron, Samuel, ed.
Pasteurella, Yersinia, and Francisella (4th ed.). Galveston
(TX): University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
ISBN 0963117211. PMID 21413268.
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Pasteurella spp.
are generally susceptible to
chloramphenicol, the penicillins, tetracycline, and
the macrolides.[6]

[9] Barbara Deeb, DVM, MS Assistant Professor Dept.

Pasteurella cells occur in many cats mouths, a large perof Comparative Medicine University of Washington.
centage of dogs mouths, and frequently in rabbits. This
"Pasteurella multocida Infection in Rabbits.
is in perfectly normal and otherwise healthy animals. The
common occurrence of the bacteria is a reason to be med- [10] Pets and Pasteurella Infections. healthy children.org.
June 27, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
ically proactive and defensive (antibacterial treatments
are often necessary) if a bite occurs.[8]

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In rabbits

Man 'rst rabbit u victim' - BBC News

P. multocida is also known to cause morbidity and mortality in rabbits. The predominant syndrome is upper respiratory disease. P. multocida can be endemic among rabbit
colonies and is often transmitted through nasal secretions.
P. multocida can survive several days in water or moist
areas.[9]

Your Bunny Probably Has It - Pasteurella" by

Astrid M. Kruse, DVM

Antibiotic sensitivity
Pasteurella multocida is highly sensitive to enrooxacin,
oxytetracycline, chloramphinicol, ampicillin[10]
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