Anthropozoonotic role of Brucella abortus

During a severe outbreak of brucellosis in buffaloes, two animal attendants and one Veterinarian contracted Brucella abortus infection. All the three persons developed clinical signs of brucellosis. A high antibody titre against Br. abortus was demonstrated in the sera of these sick individuals. The organism could be isolated from the blood of one patient on tryptose agar at 37 degrees C. Clinical spectrum, chemotherapy and prevention of brucellosis has been discussed.