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[Brucella suis--a little-known zoonotic agent]

J Bardon1, M Pijácek, J Harna

  • 1Státní veterinárni ústav, Olomouc, LF UP v Olomouci. jbardon@svuol.cz

Klinicka Mikrobiologie a Infekcni Lekarstvi
|September 25, 2012
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Brucellosis in hares, caused by Brucella suis, was identified in Moravia, Czech Republic. This rare bacterial zoonosis highlights potential risks to humans from wildlife infections.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Bacteriology

Context:

  • The Czech Republic is officially recognized as free from brucellosis in livestock.
  • Sporadic imported human brucellosis cases, often Brucella melitensis, are documented.
  • Brucella suis infections have been observed in wild hare populations, posing a potential human health risk.

Purpose:

  • To report two cases of Brucella suis infection in hares in Moravia, Czech Republic.
  • To describe the identification of Brucella isolates using the MALDI-TOF method.

Summary:

  • Two instances of brucellosis in hares were detected in Moravia.
  • The causative agent was identified as Brucella suis.
  • MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry was employed for bacterial isolate identification.

Impact:

  • Highlights the continued presence of Brucella suis in Czech wildlife, specifically hares.
  • Underscores the importance of surveillance for zoonotic diseases in wild animal populations.
  • Demonstrates the utility of MALDI-TOF for rapid identification of Brucella species in diagnostic settings.

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