Bacterium Abortus Infection in Man

Reducing Anthrax Infection in Man through Animal Vaccination in Iran

Brucella abortus infection acquired in microbiology laboratories.

We report an outbreak of laboratory-acquired Brucella abortus infection originating in the accidental breakage of a centrifuge tube. A total of 12 laboratory workers were infected (attack rate of 31%), with an incubation time ranging from 6 weeks to 5 months. Antibody titers were evaluated weekly in all personnel exposed, allowing the diagnosis of the infection in most cases before the onset of...

Linguatulid Infection in Man

worms. The body is vermiform and is markedly annulated. The rings are, however, merely superficial and no trace of any segmentation is present. They therefore are considered as degenerated forms of the Class Arachnida and have been included under a distinct Order, Pentastomida, which includes among others the family Lingucitulidce. The life-history of this arthropod includes two hosts, one carn...

Trichostrongylus Infection in Man

Seroprevalence of Chlamydia abortus infection in sheep and goats in Iran

BACKGROUND: Chlamydia abortus is a zoonotic bacteriumthat commonly causes abortions in ruminants. This microorganismis one of the most important infectious agents causingabortion and major economic losses in sheep and goats worldwide.OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was investigatingthe status of C. abortus infection among small ruminantflocks of some regions in Iran. METHODS: A total of...