Pasteurella bettyae

Pasteurella bettyae is a bacterial species belonging to the Pasteurellaceae family. It was first isolated in 1985 and named after the microbiologist Betty A. Forbes.

Taxonomy

The genus Pasteurella is a member of the family Pasteurellaceae, which also includes the genera Actinobacillus, Haemophilus, and Mannheimia. Pasteurella bettyae is a species within this genus.

Characteristics

Pasteurella bettyae is a Gram-negative, non-motile, oxidase-positive bacterium. It is a facultative anaerobe, meaning it can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. The bacterium is also catalase-positive, which allows it to break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

Pathogenicity

While Pasteurella bettyae is not typically pathogenic in humans, it has been isolated from clinical specimens, suggesting it may cause disease in certain circumstances. The bacterium is more commonly associated with animals, particularly cats and dogs, and can cause pasteurellosis in these species.

Treatment

Treatment for Pasteurella bettyae infections typically involves antibiotics. The bacterium is generally susceptible to penicillin, ampicillin, and tetracycline, among other antibiotics. However, as with all bacterial infections, antibiotic resistance can be a concern.

See also

• Pasteurella
• Pasteurellaceae
• Pasteurellosis