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Humans typically acquire B. abortus through direct contact with infected animals or the consumption of .

Infected animals frequently experience decreased fertility and retained placentas.

The bacterium's ability to persist inside host macrophages makes it difficult to treat, often requiring long-term combination antibiotic therapy. abortus

Even with treatment, relapse occurs in 5–15% of cases due to the presence of "persister" cells that remain metabolically active within protective intracellular niches. Current Control and Prevention Strategies

Reduced milk production and the birth of weak calves further compound agricultural losses. Humans typically acquire B

Informative Paper: Brucella abortus and Its Global Impact Introduction

Contagious abortion, often occurring in the last trimester of pregnancy, is the most common sign. The bacterium's ability to persist inside host macrophages

In humans, it can cause a debilitating, chronic illness characterized by undulant fever, joint pain, and fatigue.

Humans typically acquire B. abortus through direct contact with infected animals or the consumption of .

Infected animals frequently experience decreased fertility and retained placentas.

The bacterium's ability to persist inside host macrophages makes it difficult to treat, often requiring long-term combination antibiotic therapy.

Reduced milk production and the birth of weak calves further compound agricultural losses.

Informative Paper: Brucella abortus and Its Global Impact Introduction

Contagious abortion, often occurring in the last trimester of pregnancy, is the most common sign.

In humans, it can cause a debilitating, chronic illness characterized by undulant fever, joint pain, and fatigue.