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Overview of Brucellosis in Large Animals

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Overview of Brucellosis in Large Animals

By Paul Nicoletti, DVM, MS, DACVPM (Deceased), Professor Emeritus, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

Brucellosis is caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella and is characterized by abortion, retained placenta, and to a lesser extent, orchitis and infection of the accessory sex glands in males. The disease is prevalent in most countries of the world. It primarily affects cattle, buffalo, bison, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs (see Brucellosis in Dogs), elk, and occasionally horses. The disease in people, sometimes referred to as undulant fever, is a serious public health problem, especially when caused by B melitensis.

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Mastitis in dairy cows is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. The sources of these infections are typically environmental or contagious. Which of the following organisms is most likely to be spread between cows via aerosol transmission?