Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by Brucella bacteria. While the infection is found mainly in animals, humans can be infected with these bacteria.
Signs and symptoms of brucellosis usually begin 2-4 weeks after exposure and can include
- fever,
- muscle pain,
- joint pain,
- fatigue,
- sweating, and
- back pain.
Other associated signs and symptoms of brucellosis can include
The fevers may become recurrent over time.
Causes of brucellosis
The bacteria infect humans through breaks or cuts in the skin, through mucous membranes, by inhalation, or by eating contaminated meat or other animal-derived foods. Brucellosis spreads to humans by milk, meat, or cheese that is obtained from infected animals. Person-to-person spread is very rare.
Other brucellosis symptoms and signs
- Back Pain
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint Pain
- Loss of Appetite
- Muscle Pain
- Night Sweats
- Rashes
- Sweating
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Weight Loss
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