Pasteurella multocida serotyping results (1971-1973)

Area of Science:

• Veterinary microbiology
• Animal health surveillance

Background:

• Pasteurella multocida is an important bacterial pathogen affecting various animal species.
• Accurate serotyping is crucial for understanding disease epidemiology and control.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and report Pasteurella multocida serotyping results from a multi-year surveillance period.
• To identify the predominant serotypes circulating in animal populations across the United States.

Main Methods:

• Collection and compilation of Pasteurella multocida isolates from diverse animal sources.
• Serological typing of 762 bacterial isolates obtained between 1971 and 1973.
• Geographical and species data were recorded for each isolation.

Main Results:

• A total of 762 Pasteurella multocida isolates were serotyped.
• Isolates originated from 20 different animal species across 23 states.
• Serotype 3 was the most prevalent, representing 53% of all identified isolates.

Conclusions:

• Serotype 3 Pasteurella multocida was the dominant serotype during the 1971-1973 period.
• These findings highlight the epidemiological significance of specific serotypes in animal populations.
• Data provides a historical baseline for Pasteurella multocida epidemiology.