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Genetic relatedness of Brucella suis biovar 2 isolates from hares, wild boars and domestic pigs.
Veterinary microbiology - 27 Aug 2014
Kreizinger Zsuzsa, Foster Jeffrey T, Rónai Zsuzsanna, Sulyok Kinga M, Wehmann Enikő, Jánosi Szilárd, Gyuranecz Miklós
Abstract excerpt
Porcine brucellosis generally manifests as disorders in reproductive organs potentially leading to serious losses in the swine industry. Brucella suis biovar 2 is endemic in European wild boar (Sus scrofa) and hare (Lepus europeus, Lepus capensis) populations, thus these species may play a significant role in disease spread and serve as potential sources of infection for domestic pigs. The aim of this study was...
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