Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Pasteurelloses]

J L Avril, P Y Donnio

    Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
    |March 18, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Pasteurella multocida, a bacterium found in animals, causes infections in humans, often from bites or respiratory exposure. Understanding its virulence factors and effective treatments like penicillin is crucial for managing these zoonotic diseases.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Emergence and establishment of Staphylococcus haemolyticus ST29 in two neonatal intensive care units in Western France.

    The Journal of hospital infection·2025
    Same author

    Clustered cases of infections due to an uncommon methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus originating in a maternity ward.

    Infectious diseases now·2021
    Same author

    [Ignatzschineria larvae bacteremia and osteitis on a chronic wound infested by maggots].

    Medecine et maladies infectieuses·2020
    Same author

    Leptotrichia endocarditis: report of two cases from the International Collaboration on Endocarditis (ICE) database and review of previous cases.

    European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology·2007
    Same author

    [Suitability of intraoperative autotransfusion].

    Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine·2005
    Same author

    [Antibiotics resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Results from the Brittany registry for 1999].

    Pathologie-biologie·2002

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Zoonotic Diseases
    • Bacterial Pathogenesis

    Background:

    • Pasteurella multocida, a Gram-negative bacillus within the Pasteurellacae family, is a common commensal in animal respiratory tracts.
    • It is the primary cause of human Pasteurella infections, frequently linked to animal bites and scratches.

    Discussion:

    • P. multocida causes significant animal diseases, including pneumonia and atrophic rhinitis in swine.
    • Human infections manifest as cellulitis, with respiratory tract isolation suggesting occupational risks for swine breeders.
    • Virulence factors include capsules, a dermonecrotic toxin, hyaluronidase, neuraminidase, and proteases, though mechanisms remain incompletely understood.

    Key Insights:

    • Penicillin is the preferred treatment for Pasteurella infections.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Tetracycline is effective for bites but lacks bactericidal action.
  • Fluoroquinolones or third-generation cephalosporins are recommended for beta-lactamase-producing strains.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research into P. multocida virulence mechanisms is needed.
    • Developing targeted therapies for resistant strains is essential.
    • Public health strategies should address occupational exposure risks in animal handlers.