The ''Pasteurella'' species have a catarrhal odour and produce endotoxins which cause host damage and death. Their capsules resist phagocytosis. ''Pasteurella'' species may be found in [[Bacterial skin infections - Pathology#Deep pyoderma|deep pyoderma]]. | The ''Pasteurella'' species have a catarrhal odour and produce endotoxins which cause host damage and death. Their capsules resist phagocytosis. ''Pasteurella'' species may be found in [[Bacterial skin infections - Pathology#Deep pyoderma|deep pyoderma]]. |