The characterisation of Brucella strains isolated from marine mammals

KL Jahans; G Foster; ES Broughton

doi:10.1016/S0378-1135(97)00118-1

The characterisation of Brucella strains isolated from marine mammals

KL Jahans, G Foster, ES Broughton

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Abstract

Small Gram negative coccobacilli isolated from seals, porpoises, dolphins and from an otter road casualty were identified as Brucellae by their colonial and cell morphology, staining characteristics, biochemical activity, agglutination by monospecific antisera and susceptibility to lysis by Brucella specific bacteriophage. Their characterisation, including metabolic profiles, is described. These strains could not be assigned to recognised nomen species of the genus Brucella and it is suggested that they comprise a new nomen species to be called B. maris (sp. nov., type strain 2/94). It is further suggested the nomen species be subdivided into three biovars corresponding to their CO2 requirement, metabolic activity on galactose, dominant antigen and animal host.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	373 - 382
Number of pages	10
Journal	Veterinary Microbiology
Volume	57
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-1135(97)00118-1
Publication status	First published - 1997

Keywords

Brucella sp.
Diagnosis-bacteria
Marine mammals

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The characterisation of Brucella strains isolated from marine mammals

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