Brucellosis
Diagnosis and treatment
Brucellosis is usually diagnosed by taking a blood sample and sending this to a laboratory. The blood sample is tested for the antibodies against the brucellosis bacteria. The infection is treated with a combination oftwo or more different antibiotics , such asdoxycycline with gentamicinor doxycycline with rifampicin. These will usually need to be taken for at least six weeks.
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Introduction
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection originating in animals that can cause long-lasting flu-like symptoms. It's rare in most developed countries.
How the infection is spread
Humans usually become infected with brucellosis in one of the following ways: by consuming unpasteurised milk or milk products (such as soft cheeses) from infected animals, or very rarely, by eati
Signs andsymptoms
Brucellosis doesn't always cause symptoms, andthe infection may persist for several months without you knowing. In some people, symptoms will develop suddenly. In others, symptoms may develop gradual
Diagnosis and treatment
Brucellosis is usually diagnosed by taking a blood sample and sending this to a laboratory. The blood sample is tested for the antibodies against the brucellosis bacteria. The infection is treated wi
Preventing brucellosis
There is no human vaccine to protect you against brucellosis, so it's important to take precautions to prevent infection if you're at risk. If you're travelling to an area where brucellosis is a prob
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