During the early part of its intracellular life cycle, Brucella abortus resides in a membrane-bound compartment known as the Brucella-containing vacuole (BCV). The BCV traffics through the ...

Brucella canis is also shed in a dog's bodily fluids, such as urine, blood, and saliva. If positive, a dog is considered infected for life, even after antimicrobial treatment.