Brucella melitensis brucellosis

Brucella melitensis brucellosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Brucella melitensis. This bacterium is known to affect cattle, goats, and sheep, and it can also infect people. The infection is characterized by several symptoms that can impact daily life. People with this condition often experience symptoms such as fever, malaise, loss of appetite (anorexia), limb pain, and back pain. The infection is recognized as a form of brucellosis, a disease that comes from contact with infected animals. Information provided is based on trusted definitions and may be a starting point for understanding this rare infection.

The common symptoms of this condition include fever, a feeling of extreme tiredness (malaise), loss of appetite (anorexia), pain in the limbs, and back pain. These symptoms are highlighted directly in the definition of the disease.

This condition is caused by the bacterium Brucella melitensis. It can be transmitted from animals such as cattle, goats, and sheep to humans. The link between the bacterium and the disease is noted in the definition.

Information about treatment options is currently limited for this condition.

Information about prognosis and outlook is currently limited for this condition.

Information about current research and future directions is currently limited for this condition.