Pasteurella Multocida

WHAT IS IT?

Pasteurella multocida is a gram negative rod shaped (coccobacilli) z00notic bacteria. 

Gram stain of Pasteurella multocida (source)
Gram stain of Pasteurella multocida (image source)
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
MOLECULAR CHARACTERISTICS
TRANSMISSION

Animal bites: such as dog or cat bites (part of normal oral flora)

Sometimes it is important to let sleeping dogs lie. Animal bites (such as dog bites) can cause infectious diseases with Pasteurella multocida (image source).
CONDITIONS CAUSED

Cellulitis: at the site of the bite.

Osteomyelitis 

TREATMENT

Amoxicillin has good activity against this pathogen.

OTHER HY FACTS

 

Page Updated: 05.04.2017