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Pasteurella multocida in an infected tiger bite.

B F Woolfrey, C O Quall, R T Lally

    Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pasteurella multocida is a common bacteria in large cats, posing a risk for wound infections from bites. This study found P. multocida in tigers, leopards, and lynx, highlighting potential zoonotic transmission risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Zoonotic Infections

    Background:

    • Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) is a significant bacterial pathogen.
    • Bite-wound infections are a common concern in both human and veterinary medicine.
    • Large felids, such as tigers, can harbor P. multocida in their oral flora.

    Observation:

    • A case of P. multocida wound infection following a tiger bite is presented.
    • Oral flora cultures from zoo-housed large cats revealed P. multocida in tigers, leopards, and lynx.
    • Sucrose fermentation by P. multocida demonstrated significant media-dependent variability.

    Findings:

    • P. multocida is frequently present in the oral flora of large felids, including tigers.
    • Tiger bites represent a potential vector for P. multocida transmission to humans.
    • The study reviewed P. multocida in bite-wound infections from various animal species.

    Implications:

    • This research underscores the importance of considering P. multocida in wound infections resulting from exotic animal bites.
    • Understanding the prevalence of P. multocida in large cats can inform preventative measures and treatment protocols.
    • Further investigation into the pathogenicity and transmission dynamics of P. multocida from felids is warranted.

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