CN: 23-902
Species: Wild Mammal, Muskox
Specimen:
Hoof
Shown:
Chronic interdigital caseous abscess caused by Brucella suis biovar 4
Plain-Language Description:
The skin has been peeled away on the back side of the lower leg above the hoof. There is a large bump near the joint that is filled with thick green fluid that is caused by the Brucella infection.
Pathology Description:
Between the dew claws is a 2.5cm well-encapsulated mass that contains very viscous green suppurrative fluid
Pathology:
Brucellosis
General Information:
In the Arctic, brucellosis is a highly contagious disease that occurs in caribou and muskoxen, and rarely in other species (e.g., moose). It is caused by the bacterium Brucella suis biovar 4 and most often affects the reproductive organs and leg joints. Infected animals may appear healthy, but often they will have swollen joints and may limp. Other signs of brucellosis are swollen, bigger-than-usual testicles, udder, or uterus. Affected animals may also have yellow-white spots or lumps (small abscesses) in their muscle tissue, kidneys, or other organs. Brucella is a zoonotic bacterium, meaning it can be transmitted between animals and people.
Pathology:
Brucellosis
General Information:
In the Arctic, brucellosis is a highly contagious disease that occurs in caribou and muskoxen, and rarely in other species (e.g., moose). It is caused by the bacterium Brucella suis biovar 4 and most often affects the reproductive organs and leg joints. Infected animals may appear healthy, but often they will have swollen joints and may limp. Other signs of brucellosis are swollen, bigger-than-usual testicles, udder, or uterus. Affected animals may also have yellow-white spots or lumps (small abscesses) in their muscle tissue, kidneys, or other organs. Brucella is a zoonotic bacterium, meaning it can be transmitted between animals and people.
