Difference between revisions of "Brucella ovis"
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|species =''B.ovis'' | |species =''B.ovis'' | ||
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| + | ==Introduction== | ||
| + | ''Brucella ovis'' is one of the '''[[Bacteria |bacterial organism]]''' responsible for [[Ovine Brucellosis|'''Ovine Epididymitis''']], along with ''[[Brucella melitensis]]''. | ||
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| + | It is one of the [[Brucella species | Brucella genus]] of bacteria. | ||
| − | '' | + | It is a '''gram negative coccobacillus''' that sometimes forms chains in tissues. |
| − | ''Brucella ovis'' | + | ==Lifecycle== |
| + | ''Brucella ovis'' can be transmitted by the '''[[Stomoxys calcitrans |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 [http://www.oie.int/ (OIE)] | ||
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| + | |flashcards = [[Brucella ovis Flashcards|''Brucella ovis'' Flashcards]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | {{CABI source | ||
| + | |datasheet = [http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/?compid=3&dsid=90737&loadmodule=datasheet&page=2144&site=160 '' Brucella ovis''] | ||
| + | |date =2 June 2011 | ||
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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 | ||
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[[Category:Brucella_species]] | [[Category:Brucella_species]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Gram negative bacteria]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sheep Bacteria]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:33, 17 August 2012
| 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)
| Brucella ovis Learning Resources | |
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References
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This article was originally sourced from The Animal Health & Production Compendium (AHPC) published online by CABI during the OVAL Project. The datasheet was accessed on 2 June 2011. |
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
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