In simple words: Brucellosis is an infection you can get from animals like sheep, pigs, cows, and dogs. It causes symptoms like fever, aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. It can also affect your brain and nerves. Doctors diagnose it with blood and other lab tests.Antibiotics are used for treatment.

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is characterized by fever, sweats, fatigue, malaise, anorexia, and muscle/joint pain.Neurologic and psychiatric symptoms can also occur. The four main species infecting humans are B. melitensis (sheep), B. suis (pigs), B. abortus (cattle), and B. canis (dogs). Diagnosis involves laboratory tests of blood, urine, and spinal fluid, sometimes including bone marrow culture. Treatment typically involves antibiotics.

Example 1: A farmer develops fever, chills, and joint pain after assisting with a cow's birthing process. Lab tests confirm brucellosis (A23)., A traveler experiences recurring fevers and fatigue after consuming unpasteurized cheese abroad.Blood cultures identify Brucella melitensis, leading to a diagnosis of brucellosis (A23)., A laboratory technician working with Brucella cultures develops persistent fever and muscle aches.Serological testing confirms brucellosis (A23) due to occupational exposure.

Documentation should include details of symptoms, patient history (e.g., animal contact, consumption of unpasteurized dairy), physical examination findings, and results of laboratory testing (blood, urine, spinal fluid, bone marrow culture).Occupational exposure should also be noted.