Contact brucellosis

Contact brucellosis refers to urticarial and/or eczematous lesions on the skin sites in contact with infected animals. It is considered to be a protein contact dermatitis to Brucella antigens (Lachapelle et al. 1992). 

Brucellosis B (Brucella species) Animals— typically livestock 5-60 days Yes Standa d contact if draining lesions present Flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle aches, chills, sweating) W/ Tx— about 3 weeks can be chronic Doxycycline and rifampin... 

Brucellosis 1. Aerosol 2. Sabotage (food supply) Via contact with lesions High 5-60 days Weeks to years Low Long persistence in wet soil food No Moderately effective No... 

Brucellosis 10-100 organisms Blood, bone marrow, acute and convalescent sera Serology agglutination, culture Standard Precautions, Contact isolation if draining lesions... 

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection of domesticated and wild animals, caused by organisms of the genus Brucella. Humans become infected by ingestion of animal food products, direct contact with infected animals, or inhalation of infectious aerosols. 

Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella. These bacteria are primarily passed among animals, and they cause disease in many different vertebrates. Various Brucella species affect sheep, goats, cattle, deer, elk, pigs, dogs, and several other animals. Humans become infected by coming in contact with animals or animal products that are contaminated with these bacteria. In humans brucellosis can cause a range of symptoms that are similar to the flu and may include fever, sweats, headaches, back pains, and physical weakness. 

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