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Brucellosis
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by various bacteria in the Brucella family. It is considered public health risk, as it can be transmitted to humans. In animals, this disease is characterized by miscarriage and reduced reproduction.
Affected species
Brucellosis can also infect other animal species such as camels, buffalo, yaks, rodents and reindeer, as well as humans.
Contamination
TRANSMISSION OF BRUCELLOSIS
Direct contact
Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animals, including contact with excretions, skin wounds, ocular conjunctiva and nasal mucosa.
Oral transmission
Transmission can also occur through ingestion of unpasteurized milk or dairy products.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BRUCELLOSIS
Human
Acute febrile illness (undulating fever or Malta fever), which can become chronic and lead to serious complications affecting the muscles, cardiovascular system and central nervous system.
Animal
Miscarriages or lack of reproduction
ECONOMIC LOSSES
CONSEQUENCES ON HEALTH AND FOOD SECURITY
Slaughtered animals
Movement restrictions and closure of national and international markets
Work-related disease for farmers and veterinarians without correct protection
Consumers falling ill due to unpasteurized products
DR. JOSÉ MARÍA BLASCO
Researcher at the IA2 CITA-UNIZAR Institute
Jose María Blasco holds a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Zaragoza and is a researcher at the IA2 CITA-UNIZAR Institute. He is also a member of the research group on Bacterial Zoonoses (ZooBac), which focuses on brucellosis, salmonellosis, and streptococcus.
RB-51 CZV
Active immunization against Brucella abortus in cattle. Subcutaneous route.
The best prophylactic vaccine to control the disease in endemic areas.
B-19 CZV
Active immunization against Brucella abortus in cattle. Subcutaneous route.
Vaccine widely used for the control of brucellosis in cattle.
B19 CZV OCULAR
Active immunization against Brucella abortus or Brucella melitensis in cattle. Ocular use.
Innovative vaccine suitable in both mass vaccination and eradication programs.
OCUREV
Active immunization against Brucella melitensis in sheep and goats. Ocular use.
An essential and innovative vaccine to control ovine and caprine brucellosis.
CZV REV-1
Active immunization against Brucella melitensis in sheep and goats. Subcutaneous route.
Traditional vaccine to control ovine and caprine brucellosis.
ROSE BENGAL
Test for serological diagnosis of brucellosis.
Internationally recommended for brucellosis screening in ruminants.