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Humans can get brucellosis through several ways, primarily by coming into contact with infected animals or consuming contaminated animal products. Here are the most common ways:
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- Eating raw or unpasteurized dairy products: Brucella bacteria can be present in the milk of infected animals and can spread to humans through unpasteurized milk, cheese, butter, and other dairy products.
- Consuming undercooked meat: Eating undercooked meat from infected animals, such as sheep, goats, cattle, and pigs, can also transmit the bacteria.
- Inhaling contaminated air: Farmers, hunters, slaughterhouse workers, and laboratory technicians can inhale the bacteria from the air, especially when handling infected animals or animal products.
- Direct contact with infected animals: Touching the blood, body fluids, or tissues of infected animals can lead to infection if the bacteria enter the body through cuts or other wounds.
- Working in a laboratory: Handling Brucella bacteria in a laboratory setting can pose a risk if proper safety precautions are not followed.
Brucellosis-Brucellosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Brucellosis is an infectious bacterial disease often spread via direct contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.