Shape and Size

coccobacillus and

Genome Information

Brucella melitensis bv. 1 str.: RefSeq NC_003317.1, circular DNA, Size 2.12 Mb, GC% 57.2, Protein 1,938, rRNA 6, tRNA 40, Other RNA 1,Gene 2,043, Pseudogene 58 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/?term=Brucella+melitensis

Food Source

ingestion of infected meat or unpasteurized dairy products

Pathological Factor

Human brucellosis is a multisystem disease that may present with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. The virulence factors of B. melitensis are variable. The best known factors include the Type IV secretion system.

Disease

Human Brucellosis

Symptoms

Symptoms in Human Brucellosis include:Anorexia, Back pain, Headache, Fatigue, Fever, Muscle pain, Sweating, Weight loss, Feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness

Affected Body Organs

head, neck, muscles