Based on in vitro susceptibility data, several antimicrobials should not be used empirically for
Does ceftriaxone cover Pasteurella?
It is the most active agent among cefazolin, ceftriaxone, ertapenem, ampicillin-sulbactam, azithromycin, doxycycline, and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim against all Pasteurella species, including P. multocida subsp. multocida and P.
How is Pasteurella multocida treated?
The treatment of choice for P multocida infections has typically been with penicillin. However, rare penicillin-resistant P multocida strains in human infections have been described. In these cases, second- and third-generation cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines are recommended for treatment.
