Diagnosing Brucellosis

Epidemiological Exposures

- Endemic Regions

- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians

- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters

- Unpasteurized Dairy Consumption: Esp. non-fermented products (milk, soft cheese, ice cream)

Clinical Features

 - Constitutional: Fevers (Undulating), Malaise, Night Sweats, Weight loss

 - End Organ Complications: Osteoarticular (Sacroiliac joint), Cardiovascular (IE), Neurological, Ocular, Genitourinary

Diagnostic Tests:

 - CBC + Chemistry: Anemia, Leukopenia/Leukocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Transaminitis

 - Radiology: Sacroiliitis / spondylitis

Diagnostics: Culture (blood, bone marrow, biopsy), Convalescent Serology (SAT, ELISA), 16S PCR



Dr. Ahmed Babiker @Ahmed_HBabiker



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