Latest Ampath Alert

Chapter 18 - Systemic Bacterial Syndromes

Jan 17, 2021 | Chemical Pathology

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection transmitted to humans by contact with fluids from infected animals (sheep, cattle, goats, pigs or other animals) or derived food products such as unpasteurised milk and cheese. High risk persons include veterinarians, farmers, meat handlers and abattoir workers. Several species are recognised within the genus Brucella, although most human cases of Brucellosis are caused by Brucella melitensis....

Full Article