Brucella Canis

• Three British citizens have been infected with Brucella canis.

ABOUT BRUCELLA CANIS

• It is an infectious and highly contagious disease among dogs caused by the bacteria Brucella canis.
• It is an incurable dog disease previously unseen in UK canines.
• This bacterial infection can cause infertility, mobility issues, and discomfort in affected dogs.
• Transmission:
  • Dogs typically contract Brucella canis through contact with infected body fluids, such as urine, vaginal discharge, or reproductive fluids, from other infected dogs.
  • It can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected bodily fluids.
• For humans, effective treatment is available through an extended regimen of antibiotics.