Brucellosis (Mediterranean Fever)

Brucellosis Discharge Instructions

Brucellosis is caused by a germ called Brucella. This germ lives in and infects animals like cattle, dogs, and pigs. Humans get the infection by coming in direct contact with an infected animal. They may also eat or drink something from an infected animal. Other times, a person may breathe in the germ. Brucellosis can also be spread through sexual contact or breast milk. Doctors treat this illness by giving drugs. These will help to kill the germs inside the body. It may take a few weeks for your signs to go away. The infection may come back after a few years. Early treatment can help prevent problems and may keep the infection from coming back after treatment.

Help with pain,Fight an infection,Lower fever

The infection may come back after some time,Swelling of the tissues around your brain and spinal cord,Problems with your heart,Bone and joint problems

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or pain.,Belly pain,Upset stomach and throwing up,Loss of consciousness,Seizures,Changes in behavior

Emergency Medicine,Infectious Disease

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