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Pasteurella haemolytica var. ureae from human sputum

D M JONES, P M O'CONNOR

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |May 1, 1962
    PubMed

    Insights

    A novel Pasteurella variety, Past. haemolytica var. ureae, was identified in sputum from elderly patients with chronic respiratory conditions. Its role as a pathogen or commensal in these diseases requires further investigation.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Respiratory Medicine

    Background:

    • Pasteurella species are known respiratory pathogens.
    • Chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis are common elderly respiratory conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and characterize a new Pasteurella variety from respiratory samples.
    • To investigate the presence of this new variety in patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Bacterial isolation and identification from patient sputum.
    • Clinical data collection from affected individuals.

    Main Results:

    • A new Pasteurella variety, Past. haemolytica var. ureae, was isolated from 17 patients.
    • The organism was found in elderly patients with chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis.
    • The variety was also detected in the normal respiratory tract.

    Conclusions:

    • The newly identified Past. haemolytica var. ureae is present in the respiratory tracts of certain patients.
    • Its clinical significance in exacerbating chronic respiratory diseases remains undetermined.
    Keywords:
    BRONCHIECTASIS/microbiologyBRONCHITIS/microbiologyPASTEURELLASPUTUM/microbiology

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