brucellosis

(noun)

Disease caused by the bacterium, Brucella, which is carried by ruminants. Symptoms include recurring fevers, sweating, weakness, anorexia, headaches, depression and generalized aches and pains.

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  • Brucella

Examples of brucellosis in the following topics:

  • Brucellosis (Undulant Fever)

    • Brucellosis is an infectious disease that occurs from contact with animals carrying Brucella bacteria.
    • Brucellosis, also called Bang's disease, Crimean fever, Gibraltar fever, Malta fever, Maltese fever, Mediterranean fever, rock fever, or undulant fever, is a highly-contagious zoonosis caused by ingestion of unsterilized milk or meat from infected animals or close contact with their secretions.
    • Brucellosis in humans is usually associated with the consumption of unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses made from the milk of infected animals, primarily goats, infected with Brucella melitensis, as well as with occupational exposure of laboratory workers, veterinarians, and slaughterhouse workers.
    • Brucellosis induces inconstant fevers, sweating, weakness, anaemia, headaches, depression, and muscular and bodily pain.
  • Bell's Palsy

    • Possible causes include tumor, meningitis, stroke, diabetes mellitus, head trauma, and inflammatory diseases of the cranial nerves (sarcoidosis, brucellosis, etc.).
  • History of Bacterial Diseases

    • Brucellosis is an example of a prokaryotic zoonosis that is re-emerging in some regions.
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