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===Microbiology=== |
===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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**[[Brucella canis]], which rarely causes disease in humans |
**[[Brucella canis]], which rarely causes disease in humans |
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Brucella'' |
{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Brucella''}} |
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[[Category:Infectious diseases]] |
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[[Category:Gram-negative bacilli]] |
[[Category:Gram-negative bacilli]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 25 January 2022
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
