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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