BSCI 424 — PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY — Fall 2000


Brucella Summary


 

Brucella spp.:

Brucella abortus (cattle)

Brucella melintensis (goats, sheep)

Brucella suis (swine)

Brucella canis (dogs)   

  Extremely small, gram-negative coccobacilli

  Facultative intracellular pathogen surviving in macrophages of reticuloendothelial system

  Transmission via:

    1. Ingestion of contaminated milk or cheese
    2. Direct contact with infected animals or animal products 
       

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