Flores-Castro R, Suarez F, Ramirez-Pfeiffer C, Carmichael L E
J Clin Microbiol. 1977 Dec;6(6):591-7. doi: 10.1128/jcm.6.6.591-597.1977.
Bacteriological investigation of canine brucellosis in Mexico City revealed a high rate (11.8%) of Brucella canis infection in a sampling of 59 stray dogs. When conservative criteria were employed in the interpretation of serological test results, there was general agreement between the serological and bacteriological findings; however, some animals with localized male genital tract infections could not be judged as infected solely by serological tests. All Mexican field isolates were identified as B. canis; however, some diversity was observed as regards nitrate reduction, growth in the presence of basic fuchsine, and the degree of mucoidness. The seemingly high prevalence of B. canis infection in Mexico City dogs suggests the need for further inquiry into the possible public health significance.
对墨西哥城犬布鲁氏菌病的细菌学调查显示，在59只流浪狗的样本中，犬布鲁氏菌感染率很高（11.8%）。在解释血清学检测结果时采用保守标准，血清学和细菌学结果总体一致；然而，一些患有局部雄性生殖道感染的动物不能仅通过血清学检测判定为感染。所有墨西哥野外分离株均鉴定为犬布鲁氏菌；不过，在硝酸盐还原、碱性品红存在下的生长情况以及黏液样程度方面观察到了一些差异。墨西哥城犬中犬布鲁氏菌感染率看似很高，这表明有必要进一步探究其对公共卫生可能具有的意义。
