Learn more about brucellosis, including who's at risk, signs and symptoms, and how to prevent it. Brucellosis is rare in people in the United States, so it's important to know how to recognize, diagnose, and treat the disease promptly. Without treatment, patients can develop serious chronic disease.

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Many species of Brucella bacteria can cause disease in humans, but the majority of cases are caused by just four. Therefore, risk factors, diagnostic tests, and treatment may vary. More about brucellosis and animals, including how to reduce risk and veterinary recommendations. Brucellosis is a reportable disease in all 57 states and territories; it is mandatory that disease cases be reported to state and territorial jurisdictions when identified by a health provider, hospital, or laboratory.

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Reporting requirements vary by jurisdiction. Brucellosis is also a nationally notifiable condition. Abstract Brucellosis is a major public health concern worldwide, especially for persons living in resource-limited settings. Historically, an evidence-based estimate of the global annual incidence of human cases has been elusive. We used international public health data to fill this information gap through application of risk metrics to worldwide and regional at-risk populations.

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We performed ... Case definition The brucellosis surveillance case definition provides a set of consistent criteria used to define the disease for public health surveillance and reporting. Surveillance case definitions enable public health officials to classify and count cases based on the same criteria across reporting jurisdictions. Brucellosis is the most commonly reported laboratory-associated bacterial infection. If you work in a lab, take precautions when handling samples to prevent infection. If you are exposed, determine your risk and follow recommendations for symptom monitoring and possible post-exposure prophylaxis.