Brucellosis Flashcards
1
Q
Biological systems affected
A
Central nervous system
Reproductive system - resulting in miscarage of fetus
Heart
Liver
2
Q
Route of transmission
A
Drinking water/feed infected with bacteria
Young drinking infected milk
Animals licking discharge from genitals
3
Q
Key physical symptoms
A
Aborting / premature calving
Fetal membrane retained + show signs of infection (placentitis)
Swollen udders / fever / nervousness (sheep + goats)
In bulls - swollen testicle
Joint infection in some cases
4
Q
Possible treatment options
A
No current treatment - infected cattle must be slaughtered
Notifiable to APHA
5
Q
Other key facts
A
Is a notifiable disease, so APHA must be made aware
Affects sheep, cattle, goats, pigs and humans
6
Q
Pathogen
A
Brucella Abortus bacteria
