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Expanding the host range: infection of a reptilian host (Furcifer pardalis) by an atypical Brucella strain

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Atypical brucellae show deviant phenotypes and/or genotypes. Besides Brucella inopinata, B. microti and B. vulpis, atypical strains have been described infecting humans, rodents, amphibians and fish. They represent potential zoonotic… Click to show full abstract

Atypical brucellae show deviant phenotypes and/or genotypes. Besides Brucella inopinata, B. microti and B. vulpis, atypical strains have been described infecting humans, rodents, amphibians and fish. They represent potential zoonotic agents. Here, we provide evidence that reptiles as the remaining poikilothermic vertebrate class also represent susceptible hosts for atypical Brucella.

Keywords: brucella; expanding host; range infection; host range; host; atypical brucella

Journal Title: Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek
Year Published: 2020

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