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Brucellosis Flashcards

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What causes brucellosis and what are the associated animals?

A

Brucella melitensis - goats/sheep
Brucella abortus - cattle

G-ve intracellular coccobacillus

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Where does brucellosis occur?

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Middle East, Mediterranean, Mongolia

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How is brucellosis transmitted?

A

Unpasteurised milk/cheese
Inhalation
Breast milk
Blood products

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Who are the at risk populations of brucellosis?

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Vets
Lab workers
Farmers/ slaughterhouse

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What are the symptoms of brucellosis?

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Undulant fever
Myalgia
MSK- sacroiliitis and osteomyelitis 
GI- hepatosplenomegaly and liver abscesses
GU- orchitis
Endocarditis
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How do you diagnose brucellosis?

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Blood/BM culture
Serology
Histology: granulomas with lymphocytic infiltrates

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How do you manage brucellosis?

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Doxy and Rifampicin for 6wks

Longer if CNS/joint/cardio

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How do you prevent brucellosis?

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Vaccinate animals
PPE for high risk groups
Lab precautions
Pasteurise milk

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