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Infertility occurs between two weeks to five months following the infection, but animals regain their reproductive capability afterwards.

Brucellosis is usually characterized by abortion, premature birth, retained placenta and lowered milk production. Both females and males can be affected, although more severe complications are observed in females. abortus infection is typically localized in the reproductive system of sexually mature animals. Predominantly in cattle, but also sometimes in sheep, goats and pigs, B. abortus represents a threat to public health. In addition to being of economic importance, B. abortus are livestock animals, but the clinical effects are more severe in humans. Brucellosis is categorized as a zoonosis, meaning that the infection primarily targets animals, but is also transmissible to humans. Brucella abortus is an intracellular pathogen causing brucellosis, an infectious disease also referred to as undulant fever, Mediterranean fever or Malta fever.