Brucella Flashcards

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1
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How to classify?

A

Fastidious facultative intracellular gram negative

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What disease does it cause?

A

Pyrexia of unknown origin, chronic brucellosis -> osteomyelitis, joint infection

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3
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How to diagnose?

A

Blood cultures, serology

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4
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What is the source?

A

Infected animal

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5
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What route does it transmit by?

A

Oral route (untreated milk)

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