In humans, it can cause a debilitating, chronic illness characterized by undulant fever, joint pain, and fatigue.
Infected animals frequently experience decreased fertility and retained placentas. abortus
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 In humans, it can cause a debilitating, chronic
The bacterium's ability to persist inside host macrophages makes it difficult to treat, often requiring long-term combination antibiotic therapy. This zoonotic disease is a critical global concern,
Humans typically acquire B. abortus through direct contact with infected animals or the consumption of .