Why do dogs get brucellosis?
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease . Dogs are highly susceptible to Brucella, and the infection rate can reach 26.6%.
Can canine brucellosis be contagious to humans?
Canine brucellosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium, Brucella canis (B. canis). This bacterial infection is highly contagious between dogs. Infected dogs usually develop an infection of the reproductive system, or a sexually transmitted disease.