Brucellosis

Brucellosis


Definition

Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by contact with animals carrying bacteria called Brucella.

Symptoms

Acute brucellosis may begin with mild flu-like symptoms or symptoms such as:

* Fever
* Abdominal pain
* Back pain
* Chills
* Excessive sweating
* Fatigue
* Headache
* Loss of appetite
* Joint pain
* Weakness
* Weight loss

Classically, high fever spikes occur every afternoon. "Undulant" fever derives its name from this up-and-down fever.

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

* Muscle pain
* Swollen glands

The illness may be chronic and persist for years.

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