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MMG 563: Exam 3
Question | Answer |
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How does Brucella cause spread of infection? (How does it gain entry into the host?) | Infection is caused by ingestion, inhalation, contact, conjunctiva, venereal, or AI |
Explain the pathogenesis of Brucella | After the infectious specimen gains entry, the organism is carried to the lymph nodes. From here, there is bacteremia spread and localization in different organs. Various disease symptoms occur. |
What type of diseases can Brucella cause in the reproductive tract? | Abortions in cows Orchitis & epididymitis in bulls |
What type of diseases can Brucella cause in the mammary gland? | Organism is shed in large numbers in the milk |
What type of diseases can Brucella cause in the reticuloendothelial system? | Liver, spleen, and bone marrow are effected |
What type of generalized infections are caused by Brucella? | Lungs, kidney, joints, and bones are affected |