Query: NC_010167:1287000 Brucella suis ATCC 23445 chromosome II, complete sequence Lineage: Brucella suis; Brucella; Brucellaceae; Rhizobiales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria General Information: This organism is a swine-specific Brucella. It causes infectious abortions in animals and a systemic, febrile (feverish) illness in humans. Human infection usually occurs by accidental contact with infected animals or by ingestion of contaminated food. Brucella suis is considered a potential bioterrorism agent and was the first pathogenic organism to be weaponized by the USA.
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General Information: Temp: Mesophile; Temp: 37 - 45C; Habitat: Host, Human airways, Oral microflora. A member of the lactic acid group of bacteria, commonly isolated from the gingival crevices of the human oral cavity. This organism has also occasionally been isolated from dental abscesses.