The bacterial family Pasteurellaceae includes important pathogens of man and animals. This work examines the biology, genomics, and other aspects of Pasteurellaceae, and provides an outlook on future developments in the field. The book begins with an overview of recent taxonomic changes and reclassifications. Later chapters cover the phylogeny of Pasteurellaceae, comparative genomics, DNA uptake and transformation in Pasteurellaceae, and proteomic analyses inPasteurellaceae. Other subjects examined include protein secretion in Pasteurellaceae, RTX toxin-determined virulence of Pasteurellaceae, and mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Pasteurellaceae. Kuhnert is affiliated with the Institute of Veterinary Bacteriology at the University of Bern, Switzerland. The book is distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation 2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
