Molecular characterization of Pasteurella multocida from cats and antibiotic sensitivity of the isolates
Ali Ziagham,
Darioush Gharibi,
Bahman Mosallanejad
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCompanion animals, including dogs and cats, are frequently identified as sources of Pasteurella multocida, a bacterium that can be transmitted to humans and cause infections.ObjectivesThis survey defines the prevalence, antibiotic sensitivity, capsular types, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) types and virulence factors of P. multocida isolated from cats.MethodsA total of 100 specimens from various cat breeds were collected. P. multocida was characterized using both biochemical tests and PCR. Genotypes of iso… Show more
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