What Is Brucellosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Animals Infected
A mentioned, the Brucella bacterium can infect a number of animal species. This includes wild animals, but also domestic animals, including some of those that are used as food. This means that there is a greater chance of humans catching the disease from other species.
Animals that can be infected include cattle, sheep, camels, and goats. Dogs that are likely to be in contact with certain other species will also sometimes be infected. Other animals that can be infected include deer, caribou, moose, bison, and elk. Porpoises, some whale species, and harbor seals can also be infected by a particular strain.
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