Brucella Flashcards
1
Q
How to classify?
A
Fastidious facultative intracellular gram negative
2
Q
What disease does it cause?
A
Pyrexia of unknown origin, chronic brucellosis -> osteomyelitis, joint infection
3
Q
How to diagnose?
A
Blood cultures, serology
4
Q
What is the source?
A
Infected animal
5
Q
What route does it transmit by?
A
Oral route (untreated milk)