(III) Fastidious Gram Negative Rods (8)Pasteurella multocida

Question 1

Characterize (5) : Pasteurella multocida

Answer 1

(1) Gram (-) rod
(2) Catalase (+)
(3) Oxidase (+)
(4) Capsule
(5) Bipolar staining

Question 2

ROT: Pasteurella

Answer 2

Cat and dog bites

Question 3

Name 2 types of infections Pasteurella causes

Answer 3

(1) Cellulitis
(2) Osteomyelitis

Question 4

Name a zoonotic bacteria which is oxidase (+)

Answer 4

Pasteurella

Question 5

What culture medium is used for Pasteurella?

Answer 5

5% Sheep blood

Question 6

Treatment: Pasteurella

Answer 6

Penicillin

Question 7

Name 2 organisms with bipolar staining

Answer 7

(1) Pasteurella
(2) Yersinia

Question 8

Pasteurella multOCida infection

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Transmission:
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Answer 8

Pasteurella multOCida infection

Found in:
Mouth and throat of many animals (esp cats)

Transmission:
Animal bites

Clinical presentation:
- Osteomyelitis
- Cellulitis

Treatment: co-amOxiClav

**Bite infections are obviously often POLYMICROBIAL! Will have anaerobes and many other bacteria. Thats why treatment is with co-amoxiclav to cover these “oral flora”! **