Pasteurellaceae

Definition

Pasteurellaceae is a family of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria within the class Gammaproteobacteria. Members of this family are often pathogenic and can infect both animals and humans.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

1. Pasteurellaceae includes genera such as Pasteurella, Haemophilus, and Actinobacillus.
2. These bacteria are typically rod-shaped and can be found in the respiratory tracts of mammals.
3. Many species within Pasteurellaceae are known to cause zoonotic infections.
4. Haemophilus influenzae, a member of this family, was the first free-living organism to have its genome sequenced.
5. The family Pasteurellaceae is named after Louis Pasteur, who discovered the genus Pasteurella.

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Related terms

Gammaproteobacteria:

A diverse class of Proteobacteria that includes many medically relevant bacteria.

Zoonosis:

An infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Facultative Anaerobe: An organism that can grow with or without oxygen.