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Pasteurella species and Mannheimia haemolytica (view source)
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*May show bipolar staining with polychrome stains such as Wright's stain
*May show bipolar staining with polychrome stains such as Wright's stain
*Capsules contain acidic polysaccharides
*Capsules contain acidic polysaccharides
===''Pasteurella'' Properties===
===''Pasteurella'' Properties===
*Catarrhal odour
*Catarrhal odour
*Produce endotoxins which cause host damage and death
*Produce endotoxins which cause host damage and death
*Resist phagocytosis by their capsule
*Their capsules resist phagocytosis
===''Pasteurella multocida''===
===''Pasteurella multocida''===