Transcript Brucellosis

Carlee Holden
Shay Mueller
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An infectious disease that occurs from contact
with animals carrying brucella
Is a world wide disease
Affects cattle, goats, camels, dogs, and pigs
mainly. Any species can be infected
 Bacteria can be spread to humans if they come
in contact with infected meat or the placenta of
infected animals, or if they eat or drink
unpasteurized milk or cheese.
 Breathing in the bacteria is another way that it
is transmitted to humans
 People working in jobs where they come in
contact with animals or meat are at high risks.
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Acute Brucellosis may begin with mild flu-like symptoms
Others include:
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Chills
Excessive sweating and fatigue
Fever (rises and falls in waves)
Headache
Joint pain
Loss of appetite
Weakness and weight loss
Muscle pain and swollen glands (may occur)
Swollen reproductive parts
This disease may be chronic and last for years
Symptoms usually appear with in 5-30 days
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Blood culture
Bone marrow culture
Clean catch urine culture
Being infected with the disease may also
change:
Febrile/cold agglutinins
Quantative immunoglobulin's
Serum immunoelectropho’res
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Antibiotics= Rifampin and Tetracycline
Longer courses of therapy may be needed
Drink and eat only pasteurized milk and
cheeses
People who handle meat should wear
protective glasses and clothing
Protect skin breaks from infection
Detect infected animals
Vaccinate animals (not available for humans)
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Bone and joint sores (lesions)
Encephalitis
Infective endocarditis
Meningitis
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It is unlikely that an individual will be infected
with disease again but the disease may last for
years if not treated properly
Brucellosis is believed to be an ancient disease
that was described more than 2,000 years ago
by the Romans
This disease can be used by terrorist to hurt
people by releasing the bacteria in public areas
where it would be inhaled