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Genetic polymorphism characteristics of Brucella canis isolated in China.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Di Dongdong, Cui Buyun, Wang Heng, Zhao Hongyan, Piao Dongri, Tian Lili, Tian Guozhong, Kang Jingli, Mao Xiang, Zhang Xiaojun, Du Pengfei, Zhu Lin, Zhao Zhuo, Mao Lingling, Yao Wenqing, Guan Pingyuan, Fan Weixing, Jiang Hai
Abstract excerpt
In China, brucellosis is an endemic disease typically caused by Brucella melitensis infection (biovars 1 and 3). Brucella canis infection in dogs has not traditionally recognized as a major problem. In recent years however, brucellosis resulting from Brucella canis infection has also been reported, suggesting that infections from this species may be increasing. Data concerning the epidemiology of brucellosis...
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