Animal inoculation test

ANIMAL INOCULATION TEST

Straus test

  • Male Guinea pigs are the experimental animals of choice.
  • The Straus reaction is seen in male guinea pig inoculated intra peritoneally with infective material containing Brucella abortus.
  • A localized peritonitis and a purulent inflammation of the testicular tunica vaginalis develop in 2-3 days.
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