Brucella abortus


Bru·cel·la a·bor·'tus

a bacterial species that causes abortion in cows (bovine brucellosis), mares, and sheep, undulant fever in humans, and a wasting disease in chickens. Synonym(s): abortus bacillus

Bru·cel·la a·bor·tus

(brū-sel'lă ă-bōr'tŭs) A bacterial species that causes undulant fever.
Synonym(s): Bang bacillus.

Bruce,

Sir David, English surgeon, 1855-1931. Brucella abortus - infectious bacteria causing abortions in cattle, sheep, mares; causes undulant fever in man and a wasting disease in chickens. Synonym(s): abortus bacillus; Bang bacillusBrucella - a genus of encapsulated, nonmotile bacteria (family Brucellaceae) causing infection of the genital organs, the mammary gland, and the respiratory and intestinal tracts.brucellosis - an infectious disease caused by Brucella, and transmitted by direct contact with diseased animals or through ingestion of infected meat, milk, or cheese. Synonym(s): febris undulans; Malta fever; Mediterranean fever; undulant fever