Dexamethasone-induced stress exacerbates shedding, tissue antigen distribution, and pathology of caprine Brucellosis

• Main Authors: Tanko, Polycarp Nwunuji, Mohd Yusoff, Md Sabri, Emikpe, Benjamin Obukowho, Mayowa, Opeyemi Onilude, Abdullateef, Ajadi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor and Francis 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96710/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96710/; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15321819.2020.1862862
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

This study investigated dexamethasone-treatment, shedding routes, tissue antigen distribution, and pathology of caprine Brucellosis. Eighteen non-pregnant goats were randomly grouped into A, B, and C. Group A was administered dexamethasone for 7 days at 2 mg/kg before inoculating 0.5 mL B. melitensi...