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===Microbiology=== |
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*Genus of [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[ |
*Genus of [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus|bacilli]] |
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*Most clinically important member of the genus is [[Brucella melitensis]] |
*Most clinically important member of the genus is [[Brucella melitensis]] |
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*Others include |
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Revision as of 14:20, 8 October 2020
Background
Microbiology
- Genus of Gram-negative bacilli
- Most clinically important member of the genus is Brucella melitensis
- Others include
- Brucella abortus, which causes a milder brucellosis and is found in pigs and cattle
- Brucella suis, which can cause severe brucellosis in humans
- Brucella canis, which rarely causes disease in humans
