Venous thrombosis, peripheral aneurysm formation, and fever in a feral pig hunter with Brucellosis

Gowe, Ivan; Parsons, Christopher; Vickery, Stephen B.; Best, Michael D.; Prechter, Scott; Haskell, Marilyn Goss; Parsons, Eveline

doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01449

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“…While no documented cases of meat-borne brucellosis could be retrieved, several cases of brucellosis in humans hunting wild boar and dressing wild boar carcasses have been published; most reports are from the USA [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ], but also from France [ 22 ] and Australia [ 23 ]. In two cases, neurological disorders [ 18 , 23 ] were reported, and in one case, arterial and venous thromboses were reported [ 20 ], which are otherwise rarely observed [ 24 ]. Similarly, dogs frequently in contact with wild boar are at risk of seropositivity to Brucella [ 25 , 26 , 27 ].…”

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Presence of Foodborne Bacteria in Wild Boar and Wild Boar Meat—A Literature Survey for the Period 2012–2022

Altissimi

Noé-Nordberg²,

Ranucci

et al. 2023

Foods

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The wild boar is an abundant game species with high reproduction rates. The management of the wild boar population by hunting contributes to the meat supply and can help to avoid a spillover of transmissible animal diseases to domestic pigs, thus compromising food security. By the same token, wild boar can carry foodborne zoonotic pathogens, impacting food safety. We reviewed literature from 2012–2022 on biological hazards, which are considered in European Union legislation and in international standards on animal health. We identified 15 viral, 10 bacterial, and 5 parasitic agents and selected those nine bacteria that are zoonotic and can be transmitted to humans via food. The prevalence of Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, and Yersinia enterocolitica on muscle surfaces or in muscle tissues of wild boar varied from 0 to ca. 70%. One experimental study reported the transmission and survival of Mycobacterium on wild boar meat. Brucella, Coxiella burnetii, Listeria monocytogenes, and Mycobacteria have been isolated from the liver and spleen. For Brucella, studies stressed the occupational exposure risk, but no indication of meat-borne transmission was evident. Furthermore, the transmission of C. burnetii is most likely via vectors (i.e., ticks). In the absence of more detailed data for the European Union, it is advisable to focus on the efficacy of current game meat inspection and food safety management systems.

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confidence: 99%

Presence of Foodborne Bacteria in Wild Boar and Wild Boar Meat—A Literature Survey for the Period 2012–2022

Altissimi

Noé-Nordberg²,

Ranucci

et al. 2023

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Brucella-infected abdominal aortic aneurysm: management strategies for an uncommon aneurysm

Ma,

Yang,

Liu

et al. 2023

Front. Med.

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ObjectiveThe occurrence of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms is an exceedingly rare phenomenon, yet it stands as one of the most severe complications within this context. The combined utilization of serological testing and imaging diagnostics has been validated as an effective approach for the identification of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms. Presently, the predominant therapeutic strategies encompass antibiotic treatment and surgical intervention. Nonetheless, ongoing controversies persist concerning the establishment of diagnostic criteria, the optimal timing and selection of antibiotic regimens, and the nuanced decision between open surgical procedures and endovascular interventions. Through a meticulous analysis of cases originating from our institution as well as a comprehensive review of previously documented instances, we aim to engage in a detailed discourse on the salient diagnostic and therapeutic facets surrounding Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective summary of three cases involving Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms treated within our institution. Furthermore, we performed a comprehensive PubMed search, without imposing restrictions on language or publication year, to identify pertinent literature pertaining to Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms. The selection criteria primarily focused on case reports delineating occurrences of abdominal aortic aneurysms attributed to Brucella infection.ResultsWe present three distinct cases of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms managed at our institution, providing comprehensive insights into the employed diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Additionally, over the past five decades, a total of 24 cases in 23 publications of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms have been reported on PubMed. The earliest report dates back to 1976.ConclusionOur analysis suggests that Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm is characterized by a remarkably low incidence but is associated with a substantial risk of life-threatening complications. The integration of serological and imaging assessments assumes pivotal importance in facilitating prompt diagnosis of this condition. The prompt initiation of targeted antibiotic therapy is recommended, and the selection of appropriate surgical strategies should be guided by considerations including aneurysm dimensions and morphological attributes. The timely identification and intervention carry utmost significance in retarding disease advancement and ameliorating unfavorable clinical outcomes.

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Brucella Spp. In Wildlife of the Lombardy Region, Northern Italy

Parolini,

Tranquillo,

Pesciaroli

et al. 2024

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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Venous thrombosis, peripheral aneurysm formation, and fever in a feral pig hunter with Brucellosis

Cited by 3 publications

References 30 publications

Presence of Foodborne Bacteria in Wild Boar and Wild Boar Meat—A Literature Survey for the Period 2012–2022

Presence of Foodborne Bacteria in Wild Boar and Wild Boar Meat—A Literature Survey for the Period 2012–2022

Brucella-infected abdominal aortic aneurysm: management strategies for an uncommon aneurysm

Brucella Spp. In Wildlife of the Lombardy Region, Northern Italy

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