Brucellosis

Definition

Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that spreads from animals to people via unpasteurized dairy products or by exposure to contaminated animal products or infected animals. Animals that are most commonly infected include sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, and dogs. Brucellosis can cause of range of signs and symptoms, some of which may persist or recur. Initial symptoms may include fever, sweats, malaise, anorexia, headache, fatigue, and/or pain in the muscles, joints, and/or back. Symptoms that may persist or recur include fevers, arthritis, swelling of the testicle and scrotum, swelling of the heart (endocarditis), neurologic symptoms (in up to 5% of cases), chronic fatigue, depression, and/or swelling of the liver or spleen. People who are in jobs or settings that increase exposure to the bacteria are at increased risk for infection. Antibiotics are used to treat brucellosis. Recovery may take a few weeks to several months, and relapses are common. Death from brucellosis is rare, occurring in no more than 2% of cases.

Also known as undulant fever — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 11077 per MONDO
• ICD10CM A23 per MONDO
• ICD9 023 per MONDO
• ICD9 023.9 per MONDO
• MESH D002006 per MONDO
• NCIT C84602 per MONDO
• Orphanet 1304 per MONDO
• SCTID 75702008 per MONDO
• UMLS C0006309 per MONDO

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