Serological and molecular analysis for brucellosis in selected swine herds from Southern India

• Main Authors: Rajeswari Shome (Author), Triveni Kalleshamurthy (Author), Krithiga Natesan (Author), K. Rohit Jayaprakash (Author), Kavya Byrareddy (Author), Nagalingam Mohandoss (Author), Swati Sahay (Author), Bibek R. Shome (Author), Jagadish Hiremath (Author), Habibur Rahman (Author), Sukhadeo B. Barbuddhe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Swine brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella suis. The study describes the occurrence of brucellosis in two organized piggeries in Southern India. Methods: A total of 585 serum samples comprising 575 from pigs and 10 from animal handlers were collected and tested by serolog...