Brucellosis outbreak in a rural endemic region of Mexico - a comprehensive investigation.

Brucellosis is a worldwide zoonotic disease. Generally, humans can be infected by either the consumption of raw milk and fresh cheeses made from unpasteurised milk or by contact with infected animals, mainly in endemic regions. In this study, we investigated a brucellosis outbreak in State of Guanajuato, an endemic region of Mexico.

Prevention of Blackleg by an immunogen of Clostridium chauvoei.

Diseases in livestock caused by Clostridium spp. are of concern in Mexico. There are no good-quality vaccines against these infections, and for this reason several outbreaks have occurred in recent years.