Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brucella infection found in 14.7% of dogs in Buenos Aires study
By López, G et al.·Published in Revista Argentina de microbiologia·2009·Zoonosis Center·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A serological and bacteriological survey of dogs to detect Brucella infection in Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 224 dogs in Buenos Aires was tested for a reproductive infection called brucellosis, which can cause miscarriages in females and infertility in both males and females. Out of these dogs, 33 tested positive for the infection, and 2 were confirmed to have the bacteria in their blood. This study highlights the importance of monitoring and controlling brucellosis in dogs, as infected animals can pose a risk to humans as well. It's crucial for pet owners to be aware of this disease, especially if their dog shows any reproductive issues.
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Abstract
Canine brucellosis caused by Brucella canis is a disease of the reproductive tract that may cause miscarriage in females, infection of the sexual organs in males and infertility in both sexes. The prevalence of brucellosis in dogs is unknown and little has been done to control the disease, except in certain breeds and some commercial dog kennels. In the course of a free neuter program in Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province, prevalence of antibodies to Brucella sp., bacteriological isolation and clinical observations were performed. Of 224 dogs studied, 33 (14.7%) were found positive for the rapid slide agglutination test (RSAT), 24 (10.7%) of which were confirmed by IELISA. Of the 33 RSAT positive, 17 (51.5%) blood cultures were done, and B. canis were isolated from 2 cases. Since infected dogs have been shown to remain bacteremic for prolonged periods, our results also suggest a risk of human infections in this area.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19623899/