Brucella abortus
MESHD002003
A species of the genus BRUCELLA whose natural hosts are cattle and other bovidae. Abortion and placentitis are frequently produced in the pregnant animal. Other mammals, including humans, may be infected.
Synonyms
- Bacterium abortus
- Brucella melitensis biovar abortus
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