a review of pasteurellosis in humans and animals

As humans increasingly interact with both domestic and wild animals, the risk of zoonotic diseases is rising. this is a significant concern because most emerging and reemerging infectious diseases are zoonotic.pasteurellosis, an important zoonotic disease, is a significant cause of bacterial infections in animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and others. this disease, caused by pasteurella spp., results in substantial economic losses in livestock and poultry production. humans can contract pasteurellosis through bites or scratches from infected animals, or by coming into contact with the mucus or blood of these animals. animal bites can lead to infections, with 3-18% of dog bites and 28-80% of cat bites resulting in infection. studies indicate that pasteurella multocida is present in 50% of dog bites and 75% of cat bites, part of the oral microbiota of various animals such as cats, dogs, pigs, and other wildlife. the symptoms of pasteurellosis in humans can vary and may include skin infections, as well as lung or central nervous system infections. in animals, pasteurellosis can manifest through symptoms like respiratory tract infections, fever, or skin infections, which can lead to bronchopneumonia and death if left untreated. treatment of pasteurellosis usually involves antibiotics and other medical interventions. various vaccines have been developed to prevent this disease. this article provides an overview of pasteurellosis in humans and different domestic animals.