In simple words: Brucellosis is an infection you can catch from animals. This type is caused by the Brucella melitensis bacteria, often found in sheep and goats. It can cause fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, sweating, tiredness, and loss of appetite.It’s usually spread through unpasteurized dairy products.

Brucellosis caused by the bacteria Brucella melitensis.This is often considered the most severe and acute form of brucellosis. Includes Malta fever, Mediterranean fever, and undulant fever.

Example 1: A patient presents with fever, joint pain, and fatigue after consuming unpasteurized goat cheese while traveling abroad. Lab tests confirm Brucella melitensis infection., A farm worker develops recurrent fevers, sweats, and body aches. Blood cultures identify Brucella melitensis, likely contracted through occupational exposure to infected animals. , A veterinarian experiences ongoing malaise and headaches. After testing, a diagnosis of brucellosis due to Brucella melitensis is made, attributed to contact with infected livestock.

Documentation should include signs and symptoms, patient history (including animal contact or consumption of unpasteurized dairy), physical exam findings, and laboratory results confirming Brucella melitensis.