Pasteurellosis is an infection with a species of the bacterial genus Pasteurella,[1] which is found in humans and other animals.

The several forms of the infection are: Other locations are possible, such as septic arthritis, meningitis, and acute endocarditis, but are very rare.

[citation needed] Diagnosis is made with isolation of Pasteurella multocida in a normally sterile site (blood, pus, or cerebrospinal fluid).

[citation needed] P. multocida causes numerous pathological conditions in domestic animals.

Environmental conditions (transportation, housing deficiency, and bad weather) also play a role.