Look up: Brucellosis

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   brucellosis
   [n] - an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion 2. [n] - infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products
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   Brucellosis
   A zoonose and prescribed disease, caused by contact with bacteria (brucella) in infected milk or discharges during animal birth. Transmission to humans is through broken skin or mucous membranes. Main occupations at risk are farmers, slaughterhouse workers and veterinary workers.
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   Brucellosis
   Disease resulting from drinking contaminated milk. Causes a feverish illness of variable duration often with joint problems and frequently depression. Goats can be the source in Malta and pigs in the U.S.A. and far east
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   Brucellosis
   Brucellosis: An infectious disease due to the bacteria Brucella that causes rising and falling (undulant) fevers, sweats, malaise, weakness, anorexia, headache, myalgia (muscle pain) and back pain. Brucellosis is named after its bacterial cause. It also called undulant fever because the fever is typically undulant, rising and falling like a wave. B ...
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   brucellosis
   a contagious disease primarily affecting cattle, swine, sheep, goats, dogs and occasionally horses; it is caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella (five species of this genus of bacteria are important, namely: B. abortus, B. melitensis, B. suis, B. ovis and B. canis) and characterised by abortion in the female and, to a lesser extent, orchitis and infection of the accessory sex glands in the male,...
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   brucellosis
   <microbiology> A rare infection (less than 200 cases per year in the U.S.) caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. Human infection results from occupational exposure to infected animals or by ingestion of infected milk, milk products or animal tissue. ... Symptoms are non-specific and include fever, malaise and weight loss. ... (27 Sep 1997)< ...
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   brucellosis
   contagious abortion noun an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings
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   brucellosis
   Malta fever noun infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
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   Brucellosis
   `Brucellosis`, also called `undulant fever` or `Malta fever`, is a zoonosis (infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans) caused by bacteria of the genus `Brucella`. It is primarily a disease of domestic animals (goats, pigs, cattle, dogs, etc) and humans and has a worldwide distribution, mostly now in developing countries.
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    brucellosis
    (broo″sә-lo´sis) infection by a species of Brucella, transmitted to humans from domestic animals such as pigs, goats, and cattle, especially through infected milk or meat. It primarily involves the reticuloendothelial system, and is marked by remittent fluctuating fever, malaise, and headache. Symptoms may b...
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    brucellosis
    infectious disease of humans and domestic animals characterized by an insidious onset of fever, chills, sweats, weakness, pains, and aches, all of ... [5 related articles]
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    brucellosis
    An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Brucella, characterized by fever, sweating, weakness, aches, and pains, and transmitted to humans by direct contact with diseased animals or through ingestion of infected meat, milk, or cheese, and particularly hazardous to veterinarians, farmers, and slaughterhouse workers; although some crossing over ...
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    Brucellosis
    A bacterial disease of the reproductive system that can cause miscarriage. Symptoms of the infection may include fever, sweating, weakness, headaches, depression and a general flu-like feeling with body aches.
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    brucellosis
    brucellosis (brOO"sulō'sis) or Bang's disease,infectious disease of farm animals that is sometimes transmitted to humans. In humans the disease is also known as undulant fever, Mediterranean fever, or Malta fever. In susceptible animals, primarily cattle, swine, and goats, brucellosis ...
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