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Bacteria of the genus Brucella are Gram-negative facultative
intracellular pathogens of various wild and domestic mammals and are able to
cause brucellosis, a severe zoonotic infection affecting ruminants, pigs, dogs,
rodents, and cetacean. Traditionally, three major species are distinguished by
their predilections for certain animal hosts: Brucella abortus for
cattle, Brucella melitensis for caprines, and Brucella suis
for hogs. Whereas B. abortus is the livestock pathogen with the
greatest economic impact, B. melitensis and B. suis account
for most clinical cases in humans (Ref.1, 2 & 3). Human brucellosis, or
Malta fever, is a serious debilitating disease that is rife in endemic areas
including the Mediterranean basin and Latin America. The key aspect of
Brucella virulence is its ability to [...] |
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