Molecular detection, seasonality, epidemiology and effect of Brucella melitensis infection on the hematological profile of cattle breeds.

ABSTRACT: Brucellosis is a bacterial zoonosis caused by various Brucella species, affecting both animals and humans. The incidence is particularly high in tropical and subtropical regions that are known for higher tick density. Present study was designed to improve our knowledge regarding Brucella melitensis infection in Pakistani cattle. A total of 903 blood samples were collected. Three cattle breeds, Holstein Friesian (N = 298), Sahiwal (N = 299), and crossbred (N = 306), were enrolled along with epidemiological data during March 2022 till April 2023 from district Multan in Punjab province. A PCR-based approach targeting IS711 estimated an overall prevalence of 4% (39/903). Representative partial IS711 sequences of three Pakistani isolates revealed a single genotype that was similar to Brucella m

SUBMITTER: Ali B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977288 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature