Evidence of reservoir hosts of brucella mellitensis

Thumbnail Image
Date
1976-12
Authors
Bell, L. M., Creator
Hayles, L. B., Creator
Chanda, A. B., Creator
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Medical Journal of Zambia
Abstract
Serological reactors to Brucella melitensis were found among goats and eland in Chilanga. The only clinical evidence of disease were abortion among the goats, and circumstances did not allow for isolation of the organism in the laboratory. No gross pathological lesions were observed on post mortem examination of the goats. The public health significance relates to the ease of Br. melitensis transmission between reservoir hosts and human beings.
Description
This article reports on the findings of serological reactors among a mixed group of goats and eland (Taurotragus oryx), in association with reproductive disease.
Keywords
Brucellosis , Brucella melitensis , Zambia
Citation
Bell, L. M., Hayles, L. B. and Chanda, A. B. (1976). Evidence of reservoir hosts of brucella mellitensis. Medical Journal of Zambia. 10, (6)