Question 1

how do doctors diagnose brucellosis?

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Blood tests: Blood tests and blood/tissue cultures are necessary for making the diagnosis of brucellosis;  they  include testing for antibodies against the bacteria and isolating the organism from blood cultures. Brucellosis is treated with a course of antibiotics.

Question 2

explain the condition called brucellosis.?

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Bacterial infection: It is a  bacterial infection, usally acquired from animals.  In humans it causes fever, enlargment of liver and spleen, and bone pains.  It is not transmitted from one person to another.

Question 3

can brucellosis be cured?

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Yes: Specific antibiotics that your doctor can prescribe.

Question 4

how can you get brucellosis?

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Animals and food: You get brucellosis by contact with fluids from infected animals (sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, etc.) or by consuming foods such as unpasteurized milk and cheese.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of brucellosis?

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The symptoms of Brucellosis include::   Abdominal pain, Chills, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dry cough, Enlarged liver and spleen, Enlarged lymph nodes, Fever, Fever, malaise, aches, Joint pain, Joint swelling, Nausea, Pale skin, Red eye, Skin rash, Stiff neck, Testicular pain, Vomiting.

Question 6

what is brucellosis a risk factor for?

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Brucellosis is a risk factor for::   Erythema nodosum, Pancytopenia.

Question 7

how would i know if i had caught brucellosis?

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Testing: History and antigen testing(blood) and direct cultures via bronchoscopy.

Question 8

what food should i eat if i have brucellosis?

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What you like: I trust that the diagnosis of brucellosis, which is uncommon, was made by a scientific practitioner. Did you get it on a farm / meat plant? You'll be on antibiotics for a while, but you can eat what you like.

Question 9

does brucellosis  spread from dogs to humans?

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Brucellosis: Brucellosis is most commonly spread by ingestion, however if can be spread by inhalation, mucous membranes, skin abrasion.  One of the more common mechanisms is to eat unpasteurized cheese or milk. Meat is another source.

Question 10

how long do cases of brucellosis usually last?

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Depends: If caught early in the first few months of infection and effectively treated, brucellosis can be cured and the risk of relapse or chronic infection is low. But,  people can also develop chronic brucellosis and depending on the level of organ involvement may have life-long sequelae despite treatment.

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