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Brucellosis in wildlife.

J Godfroid1

  • 1Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre, Groeselenberg 99, 1180 Brussels, Belgium.

Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|April 27, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Wildlife brucellosis is a global concern, affecting both terrestrial and marine mammals. Distinguishing between spillover and sustainable infections is crucial for effective wildlife disease management and prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Wildlife Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Ecology

Background:

  • Brucellae infections are globally prevalent in diverse terrestrial and marine wildlife.
  • Understanding the origin of brucellosis in wildlife (spillover vs. sustainable) is critical.
  • Factors like host susceptibility, infectious dose, and contact rates influence disease establishment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and diagnosis of brucellosis in wildlife.
  • To highlight the role of game farming in brucellosis re-emergence.
  • To discuss concerns regarding wildlife vaccination and its implications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on brucellosis in wildlife populations.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to disease sustainability.
  • Discussion of diagnostic gold standards and vaccination concerns.

Main Results:

  • Brucellosis is widespread in terrestrial and marine wildlife globally.
  • Game farming may contribute to brucellosis re-emergence.
  • Isolation of Brucella is the diagnostic gold standard.
  • Wildlife vaccination poses risks of environmental contamination and non-target species infection.

Conclusions:

  • Effective wildlife brucellosis management requires distinguishing spillover from sustainable infections.
  • Accurate diagnosis through organism isolation is paramount.
  • Careful consideration of vaccine safety and dosage in wildlife is essential to prevent further spread.

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