Brucellosis vaccine
Brucellosis Vaccine
The Brucellosis Vaccine (pronunciation: broo-suh-LOH-sis vak-seen) is a type of vaccine used to prevent brucellosis, a bacterial infection caused by the genus Brucella.
Etymology
The term "brucellosis" is derived from the name of Sir David Bruce, a Scottish microbiologist who first isolated and identified the Brucella bacteria. The term "vaccine" comes from the Latin vaccinus, meaning "from cows", as the first vaccines were derived from cowpox used to protect against smallpox.
Usage
The Brucellosis Vaccine is primarily used in livestock, particularly cattle, goats, and sheep, to prevent the spread of brucellosis to humans. It is not typically used in humans due to the potential for side effects and the effectiveness of other preventive measures, such as pasteurization of dairy products and wearing protective clothing when handling animals.
Related Terms
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Brucellosis: A bacterial infection that spreads from animals to people, most often via unpasteurized milk, cheese, and other dairy products.
- Brucella: A genus of Gram-negative bacteria, named after David Bruce, which can infect both humans and various animal species.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brucellosis vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Brucellosis vaccine
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