Brucellosis

Olsen, Steven C.; Boggiatto, Paola M.; Nol, Pauline; Samartino, Luis

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“…The genus Brucella includes 12 species: B. abortus, B. canis, B. ovis, B. suis, B. melitensis, B. neotomae, B. ceti, B. pinnipedialis, B. microti, B. inopinata, B. vulpis, and B. papionis. Among these, B. abortus, some biovars of B. suis, and, rarely, B. melitensis can infect swine, as well as wild boar [ 24 , 25 ]. Recently, B. microti was also isolated from the lymph node of a wild boar in the Czech Republic [ 26 ].…”

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Genital Brucella suis Biovar 2 Infection of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Hunted in Tuscany (Italy)

et al. 2021

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Brucellosis is a zoonosis caused by different Brucella species. Wild boar (Sus scrofa) could be infected by some species and represents an important reservoir, especially for B. suis biovar 2. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Brucella spp. by serological and molecular assays in wild boar hunted in Tuscany (Italy) during two hunting seasons. From 287 animals, sera, lymph nodes, livers, spleens, and reproductive system organs were collected. Within sera, 16 (5.74%) were positive to both rose bengal test (RBT) and complement fixation test (CFT), with titres ranging from 1:4 to 1:16 (corresponding to 20 and 80 ICFTU/mL, respectively). Brucella spp. DNA was detected in four lymph nodes (1.40%), five epididymides (1.74%), and one fetus pool (2.22%). All positive PCR samples belonged to Brucella suis biovar 2. The results of this investigation confirmed that wild boar represents a host for B.suis biovar. 2 and plays an important role in the epidemiology of brucellosis in central Italy. Additionally, epididymis localization confirms the possible venereal transmission.

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Genital Brucella suis Biovar 2 Infection of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Hunted in Tuscany (Italy)

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“…Swine brucellosis is primarily caused by Brucella suis ( B. suis ) [1]. B. suis can be divided into five biovars of which 1, 2, and 3 are the most relevant for pigs and are globally distributed [2,3].…”

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A Serological Survey on Swine Brucellosis Using Standard Procedures, Dot Blot, and Western Blot in Finisher Pigs in Central-North Italy

Bertelloni

Forzan

Turchi

et al. 2018

Veterinary Sciences

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In recent years, Brucella suis has been sporadically reported in Italy in domestic and wild swine. Since standard serological tests can determine false positive results, the development of alternative tests with improved sensitivity and specificity is rather essential. We analyzed 1212 sera collected at slaughterhouse from healthy pigs belonging to 62 farms of North-Central Italy. Sera were tested by Rose Bengal Test, Complement Fixation Test, and subsequently by a Dot Blot (DB) and Western Blot assays (WB). Only one serum resulted positive to all tests, indicating that swine brucellosis has a very limited spread. DB and WB could represent a support to the available serological tests; however, further studies to validate these tests are needed. In the presence of reemerging diseases, a prompt and continuous monitoring design is necessary to acquire epidemiological information for the subsequent application of specific health emergency plans.

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“…In addition to B. canis, the causal agents of canine brucellosis have also been sporadically identified as B. suis, B. abortus, and B. melitensis (18). Concerning the five biovars of B. suis, biovars (bv) 1-3 are the predominant cause of porcine brucellosis and manifest in the reproductive tissues, causing reproductive disorders and infertility (19). Bv 1 exhibits the highest zoonotic potential and virulence concerning humans and pigs (8,20): In regions where B. suis bv 1 is endemic, such as Australia or the United States, infection of humans and dogs associated with hunting or feeding raw meat of feral pigs/wild hogs has been documented (21-27).…”

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Brucella suis biovar 1 infection in a dog with orchitis in Germany

Aurich

Schneider²,

Brangsch

et al. 2023

Front. Vet. Sci.

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In 2021, a case of canine brucellosis diagnosed in a dog with orchitis was presented to a veterinary practice in Germany. Serological testing excluded Brucella (B.) canis as a causative agent, but molecular analysis revealed the presence of B. suis biovar 1. Since biovar 1 is not endemic in Europe and the dog had no history of travel to endemic areas, a comprehensive epidemiological investigation was conducted using whole genome sequence data to determine the source of infection. We describe the clinical progress of the animal and the potential infection of a veterinary clinic employee. The findings highlight the importance of considering less common Brucella species as possible causes of canine brucellosis. The data also emphasize that it is quite challenging to identify Brucella species in a routine diagnostic laboratory and to conduct epidemiological investigations to unveil possible transmission routes.

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Brucellosis

Cited by 5 publications

References 116 publications

Genital Brucella suis Biovar 2 Infection of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Hunted in Tuscany (Italy)

Genital Brucella suis Biovar 2 Infection of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Hunted in Tuscany (Italy)

A Serological Survey on Swine Brucellosis Using Standard Procedures, Dot Blot, and Western Blot in Finisher Pigs in Central-North Italy

Brucella suis biovar 1 infection in a dog with orchitis in Germany

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