Brucellosis

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Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria.

People can get the disease when they are in contact with infected animals or animal products contaminated with the bacteria. Animals that are most commonly infected include sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, and dogs, among others.

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Brucellosis and raw milk

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Brucellosis in the U.S.

New Perspectives for Clinicians

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Lab Submissions

For Brucella Species

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Brucellosis Worldwide

Areas at Greatest Risk

Transmission
Risk of Exposure
Prevention
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
Resources
For Veterinarians
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For Clinicians
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For Laboratory Personnel
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For Consumers
Case Reporting
Page last reviewed: March 8, 2019
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) , Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP)