ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Pasteurella. This
disease is characterised by local cellulitis and may lead to other clinical signs
depending on the route of infection. Transmission is commonly by direct contact through
the bite, scratch, or lick from an infected animal, inhalation of infected respiratory
secretions, or ingestion of contaminated meat. Confirmation is by identification of
Pasteurella from the affected individual.;
ICD-11 synonym : shipping fever; transport fever; pasteurella infection;
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Pasteurella. This
disease is characterised by local cellulitis and may lead to other clinical signs
depending on the route of infection. Transmission is commonly by direct contact through
the bite, scratch, or lick from an infected animal, inhalation of infected respiratory
secretions, or ingestion of contaminated meat. Confirmation is by identification of
Pasteurella from the affected individual.