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What is the name of the disease caused by drinking unpasteurized milk? why does it make us sick?

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Dr. Michelle Ramirez-joglar answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Brucellosis: Different strains of the Brucella bacteria cause the illness related to consumption of unpasteurized milk. It has a wide range of illness ranging from asymptomatic to severe/fatal disease that can affect any organ system. In pregnant women, it can lead to miscarriage, preterm birth and even intrauterine infection with fetal death.

Answered 9/13/2017

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