Brucella ovis
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Brucella ovis is a gram negative coccobacillus from the Brucellaceae
family. Along with Brucella melitensis
, it is responsible for causing Ovine Brucellosis, which is a notifiable disease
. Brucella ovis can be transmitted by the stable fly.
Infection causes severe inflammation of the epididymis, particularly the tail.
Brucellaceae
The Brucellaceae are a family of the gram-negative Rhizobiales. They are named after Sir David Bruce, a Scottish microbiologist. They are aerobic chemoorganotrophes.. The family comprises pathogen and soil bacteria...
family. Along with Brucella melitensis
Brucella melitensis
-Introduction:Brucella melitensis is a gram negative coccobacillus bacteria from the Brucellaceae family. The bacterium causes Ovine Brucellosis, along with Brucella ovis. It can infect sheep, cattle, and sometimes humans and it can be transmitted by the stable fly...
, it is responsible for causing Ovine Brucellosis, which is a notifiable disease
Notifiable disease
A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information allows the authorities to monitor the disease, and provides early warning of possible outbreaks. Many governments have enacted regulations for reporting of both human...
. Brucella ovis can be transmitted by the stable fly.
Infection causes severe inflammation of the epididymis, particularly the tail.