title: Brucellosis.
abstract: Brucellosis is common worldwide in a variety of animals and is markedly underreported in man. Brucella abortus seems to be decreasing in cattle herds, but new animal reservoirs are being discovered. Human infection presents a difficult diagnostic challenge because of its protean manifestations and multiplicity of organ involvement. Symptoms vary, but fever, chills, weakness and weight loss are common. Several antibiotics are effective.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents