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Microbiology Bacteria 89a5145e

Species of Brucella acquired from contact with goats & sheeps -

A
B melitensis
B
B suis
C
B abartus
D
B canis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., B melitensis * There are following four species of Brucellae1. Brucella melitensis# It is the commonest cause of symptomatic disease in humans.# It is the most virulent and invesive species.# It usually infect goats, sheeps and camel.2. Brucella suis# It is of intermediate virulence and primarily infects swin (pigs).3. Brucella abortus# It is of low virulence and primarily infects cattle or buffalo.4. Brucella canis# It infects dogs.

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