Difference between revisions of "Brucella ovis"
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The disease, [[Ovine Brucellosis]] (Epididymitis), is '''notifiable''' to the World Organisation for Animal Health [http://www.oie.int/ (OIE)] | The disease, [[Ovine Brucellosis]] (Epididymitis), is '''notifiable''' to the World Organisation for Animal Health [http://www.oie.int/ (OIE)] | ||
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Merck Veterinary Manual, '''Brucellosis in sheep''', accessed online 06/06/2011 @ http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/110506.htm&word=brucella%2covis | Merck Veterinary Manual, '''Brucellosis in sheep''', accessed online 06/06/2011 @ http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/110506.htm&word=brucella%2covis | ||
| + | ==Test Yourself with ''Brucella ovis'' Flashcards== | ||
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[[Category:Brucella_species]] | [[Category:Brucella_species]] | ||
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[[Category:Gram negative bacteria]] | [[Category:Gram negative bacteria]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:49, 10 June 2011
| Brucella ovis | |
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| Phylum | Proteobacteria |
| Class | Alpha Proteobacteria |
| Order | Rhizobiales |
| Family | Brucellaceae |
| Genus | Brucella |
| Species | B.ovis |
Introduction
Brucella ovis is one of the bacterial organism responsible for Ovine Epididymitis, along with Brucella melitensis.
It is one of the Brucella genus of bacteria.
It is a gram negative coccobacillus that sometimes forms chains in tissues.
Lifecycle
Brucella ovis can be transmitted by the stable fly.
Pathogenesis
Severe inflammation of the epididymis, particularly the tail, cause formation of spermatocoeles and fibrinous adhesions.
Diseases
The disease, Ovine Brucellosis (Epididymitis), is notifiable to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
References
Animal Health & Production Compendium, Brucella ovis datasheet, accessed 02/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
Merck Veterinary Manual, Brucellosis in sheep, accessed online 06/06/2011 @ http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/110506.htm&word=brucella%2covis
Test Yourself with Brucella ovis Flashcards
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