Pasteurella multocida
Pasteurella multocida
Pasteurella multocida (pronunciation: pas-teu-rel-la mul-to-ci-da) is a Gram-negative bacteria that is part of the Pasteurellaceae family. It is named after the French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who made many significant contributions to the field of Microbiology.
Etymology
The name Pasteurella multocida is derived from the Latin words multus (meaning "many") and caedere (meaning "to kill"). This is in reference to the bacterium's ability to cause disease and death in a variety of animal species.
Description
Pasteurella multocida is a small, non-motile, non-spore-forming, Oxidase-positive, facultative anaerobic bacterium. It is commonly found in the respiratory tract of various animals, including domestic pets such as cats and dogs, and can cause a range of diseases, including Pneumonia, Meningitis, and Septicemia.
Related Terms
- Pasteurellosis: A disease caused by Pasteurella multocida.
- Zoonosis: A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, such as pasteurellosis.
- Bacteremia: The presence of bacteria in the blood, which can be caused by Pasteurella multocida.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pasteurella multocida
- Wikipedia's article - Pasteurella multocida
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