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Brucella abortus
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Definition
: 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.
infection
Other names
Brucella melitensis biovar abortus
Substance
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Categories
Source
brucellysin
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*Bacterial Proteins
Allergens
Brucella abortus/immunology.
Dev Biol Stand 1984;56:317