Which bacterium is the usual cause of contagious abortion in cattle known as bovine brucellosis?
Correct answer: A. Brucella abortus
- A. Brucella abortus
- B. Brucella melitensis
- C. Coxiella burnetii
- D. Leptospira interrogans
Explanation
Brucella abortus is the principal cause of bovine brucellosis and commonly produces late-term abortion. Brucella melitensis is more strongly associated with brucellosis in goats and sheep, although it can infect cattle.
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