Pasteurella multocida strain FDAARGOS_261

Pasteurella multocida strain FDAARGOS_261 is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium characterized by its rod shape and the presence of flagella. This organism is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, and it possesses a single replicon surrounded by two membranes. P. multocida is primarily host-associated and exhibits a free-living biotic relationship. It has a wide range of hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (domestic chickens), Bos taurus (cattle), Ovis aries (sheep), Oryctolagus cuniculus (domestic rabbits), various Aves (birds), Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dogs), Felis catus (domestic cats), Mammalia, and Capra hircus (goats). This bacterium is associated with several health conditions across its host species, including pneumonia, cellulitis, fowl cholera, upper respiratory tract infections, rhinitis, and hemorrhagic septicemia. It also plays a role in enzootic pneumonia, snuffles in rabbits, avian pasteurellosis, and bovine respiratory disease complex. The diverse host range and the variety of diseases linked to P. multocida underscore its ecological significance, particularly in agricultural settings where it can affect livestock health and productivity. Understanding the pathogenic mechanisms and transmission dynamics of this bacterium is essential for managing its impact on both human and animal health.