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A canine disease that has rarely been reported in humans has been identified in two individuals in the U.K.
Brucellosis caused by Brucella canis was previously only seen in dogs imported into the U.K. but since 2020 has been spreading between local dogs, a report by the Human Animal Infections and Risk Surveillance group released on September 18 reveals.
"As of July 2023, 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of B. canis human infection have been identified in the UK," the report stated. "One case was identified from clinical suspicion after presenting at hospital. A second case had no clinical symptoms, worked at a veterinary practice and was identified through the follow-up of individuals exposed to positive dogs. In both incidents, the implicated dogs were not known to be infected at the time of human exposure, but subsequently tested positive. ...
Research and analysis HAIRS risk assessment: Brucella canis
Published 18 September 2023
This document was prepared by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on behalf of the joint Human Animal Infections and Risk Surveillance (HAIRS) group.
HAIRS is a multi-agency cross-government horizon scanning and risk assessment group, which acts as a forum to identify and discuss infections with potential for interspecies transfer (particularly zoonotic infections). ...
As of July 2023, 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of B. canis human infection have been identified in the UK. One case was identified from clinical suspicion after presenting at hospital. A second case had no clinical symptoms, worked at a veterinary practice and was identified through the follow-up of individuals exposed to positive dogs. In both incidents, the implicated dogs were not known to be infected at the time of human exposure, but subsequently tested positive.
Based on the available evidence, individuals at greatest risk of exposure to B. canis are those who have contact with B. canis contaminated materials, especially fluids and tissues associated with breeding and parturition, either in an occupational or domestic setting. The potential impact of human B. canis infection may be greatest for those who are immunocompromised or have underlying health concerns. ...
