Reduced milk production and the birth of weak calves further compound agricultural losses.
Brucella abortus is a Gram-negative, facultative intracellular bacterium that primarily targets cattle and serves as a major etiological agent of . This zoonotic disease is a critical global concern, causing significant economic losses in the livestock industry and posing a persistent public health threat to humans. While some countries have successfully eradicated the pathogen, it remains endemic in regions including Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia. Impact on Livestock abortus
In its primary host, cattle, B. abortus typically localizes in the reproductive tract. The hallmark clinical signs of infection include: Reduced milk production and the birth of weak
In humans, it can cause a debilitating, chronic illness characterized by undulant fever, joint pain, and fatigue. The hallmark clinical signs of infection include: In
Efforts to manage B. abortus focus on surveillance, diagnostic testing, and vaccination.