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20 Treatments for Brucellosis

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8	Prescribed Medications

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Prolonged treatment with antibiotics , including tetracyclines (with streptomycin), co-trimoxazole, and sulfonamides , is effective. Bed rest is also imperative. In the chronic form of brucellosis, the symptoms may recur, requiring a second course of treatment.[read article]

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Tests for Brucellosis

1. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
2. Brucella Species Culture
3. Brucella Agglutinin Test Serology is the science dealing with blood serum and especially their immunological reactions and properties. Blood sent for serology means the serum will be tested... More
4. Brucella Abortus Antibody Test Serology is the science dealing with blood serum and especially their immunological reactions and properties. Blood sent for serology means the serum will be tested... More
5. Brucella Antibody Test Serology is the science dealing with blood serum and especially their immunological reactions and properties. Blood sent for serology means the serum will be tested... More
6. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Serum Test
7. Bone Marrow Culture A bone marrow culture is a laboratory test done to learn if there is an infection in the soft tissue of your bones. Bone marrow is the tissue inside your bones. It ... More
8. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of... More
9. Febrile Agglutinins Test Febrile (warm) and cold agglutinins are antibodies. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to combat infection. They cause red blood cells to clump t... More
10. Blood Culture A blood culture is a fairly routine test that checks for bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms in the blood. The test is relatively simple for the patient and i... More
11. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that surrounds and protects the CNS. ... More
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Prescribed Medications for Brucellosis

1. doxycycline(Vibramycin , others...) Close DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dent... More
2. tetracycline(Sumycin , others...) Close TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v... More
3. streptomycin STREPTOMYCIN (strep toe MYE sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or oth... More
4. ciprofloxacin(Cipro , others...) Close CIPROFLOXACIN (sip roe FLOX a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v... More
5. rifampin(Rifadin , Rimactane) RIFAMPIN (RIF am pin) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). It w... More
6. gentamicin(Garamycin ) GENTAMICIN (jen ta MYE sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vi... More
7. chloramphenicol(Chloromycetin , Chloracol)
8. sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim(Bactrim , others...) Close SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM or SMX-TMP (suhl fuh meth OK suh zohl; trye METH oh prim) is a combination of a sulfonamide antibiotic and a second antibiotic, trime... More
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Self Care for Brucellosis

1. Bed Rest
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