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Brucellosis is a disease caused by contact with animals carrying the brucella bacteria. |
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Symptoms
Acute brucellosis may begin with mild flu-like symptoms or symptoms such as: Fever; Chills; Excessive sweating; Weakn...
Causes
Brucella can infect cattle, goats, camels, dogs, and pigs. The bacteria can spread to humans if you come in contact w...
Tests
Blood culture; Clean catch urine culture; CSF culture; Bone marrow culture; Serology detecting brucellosis antigen. T...
Treatments
Antibiotics are used to treat and prevent relapse of infection. Longer courses of therapy may be needed if there are ...
Complications
Bone and joint lesions; Infective endocarditis; Encephalitis; Meningitis; Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Prevention
Drinking and eating only pasteurized cheeses and milk is the most important preventative measure. People who handle m...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of brucellosis. Also, call if your sym...
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