Pasteurellaceae
Pasteurellaceae
Pasteurellaceae (pronunciation: pas-teu-rel-la-ce-ae) is a large family of Gram-negative bacteria that are often associated with various animal and human diseases.
Etymology
The name Pasteurellaceae is derived from the genus Pasteurella, named after the French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who made many significant contributions to the field of microbiology.
Description
Members of the Pasteurellaceae family are typically rod-shaped and are non-motile. They are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can survive in both oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments. Many species within this family are known to be pathogenic, causing diseases in animals and humans.
Pathogenicity
The Pasteurellaceae family includes several notable pathogens, such as Haemophilus influenzae, which can cause a range of diseases including meningitis and pneumonia, and Pasteurella multocida, a common cause of skin and soft tissue infections following animal bites.
Treatment
Infections caused by Pasteurellaceae are typically treated with antibiotics. The choice of antibiotic depends on the specific species involved and the site of infection.
Related Terms
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Facultative anaerobes
- Pathogen
- Antibiotics
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Pasteurella multocida
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pasteurellaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Pasteurellaceae
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