Genetic diversity of Pasteurella multocida isolates of Indian origin

Abstract

In the current study, correlation among specific capsular types, sequence types and specific hosts were observed. Study proves high diversity with respect to small ruminant isolates belonging to capsular type A. Higher sharing of sequence types among small ruminant, porcine and avian hosts indicate the close association of these isolates getting adapted for diverse host species. The study also shows that CC229, mostly from small ruminant hosts, was genetically related to HS-specific ST122 indicating recent diversification and possibly, similar genotype and pathogenesis.

Keywords

• Epidemiological typing
• India
• MLST
• Pasteurella multocida