Cattle
Cattle are widely effected by Brucellosis.
- Signs of cattle being infected with Brucellosis include: abortions, arthritic joints, and retained after-birth.
- Abortions occur due to:1. erythritol, which causes infections in the fetus and placenta or 2. the placenta's amniotic fluid's inability to fight off brucellosis.
- Males also can contain brucellosis in their sexual reproductive tracts.
Dogs
Dogs can also be infected by Brucellosis
- Brucellosis in dogs tends to infect the lymphatic system and sexual reproductive organs.
- However it can effect eye, kidney, and intervertebral disc
- Symptoms include swollen reproductive organs, swelling in the eye, pain, and weakness.
Us
Humans are also subject to Brucellosis
- Primarily occurs in humans who are in direct contact with animals.
- 6,500 cases in Mexico in 1998 alone
- Involves intense treatment
- Symptoms include: fevers, sweating, anaemia, headaches, depression, and muscle pains.
