Meningitis associated with Brucella abortus in an aborted bovine foetus
TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES, vol.28, no.2, pp.451-453, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2004
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.451-453
- Keywords: brucellosis, bovine, foetus, abortion, meningitis
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, the brain and other organs from an aborted bovine foetus were examined histopathologically and microbiologically. In addition, a serum sample from the aborting cow was examined serologically. A granulomatous inflammation, characterised by the infiltration of lymphocytes, plasma cells with some neutrophils and macrophages was observed in the meninges of the brain, liver and kidney. Brucella abortus biovar 1 was isolated in pure culture from the brain and other organs. The serum sample was positive for brucellosis. These findings indicate that Brucella abortus is a pathogen capable of inducing meningitis in bovine foetuses.