- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 28 Issue: 2
- Meningitis Associated with Brucella abortus in an Aborted Bovine Foetus
Meningitis Associated with Brucella abortus in an Aborted Bovine Foetus
Authors : Cengiz Çetin
Pages : 451-453
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
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.Keywords : Brucellosis, bovine, foetus, abortion, meningitis