Brucellosis Disease

What is the ranking of brucellosis among zoonotic diseases?

What is the primary mode of transmission of brucellosis in cattle?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of brucellosis in cattle?

What is the primary mode of transmission of brucellosis in humans?

What is the primary reason for the persistence of Brucella in the environment?

Which of the following clinical signs would most likely indicate a brucellosis infection in a cow?

What is a primary method used for diagnosing brucellosis?

For bulls infected with brucellosis, which clinical sign is most commonly observed?

What does the 'LA-OTC' treatment regimen primarily involve?

Which treatment intervention is not primarily an antibiotic?

Brucellosis Ranking and Transmission

Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease, though its precise ranking among all zoonotic diseases varies depending on the metric used (incidence, mortality, etc.).
In cattle, brucellosis primarily spreads through contact with infected reproductive fluids (e.g., during mating or abortion).
Brucellosis in cattle does not commonly manifest as [missing information needed to complete this point. The question requires a list of options from which to determine which is not a symptom].
Humans primarily contract brucellosis through direct or indirect contact with infected animals or their products (e.g., unpasteurized dairy products, contact with infected tissues).
The persistence of Brucella in the environment is largely due to its resistance to environmental stressors, allowing it to survive for extended periods outside a host.

Brucellosis Clinical Signs and Diagnosis

In cows, the most common indicator of brucellosis is abortion or reproductive problems.
A primary diagnostic method for brucellosis involves serological tests (detecting antibodies in blood samples).
In infected bulls, reduced fertility or orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) is most frequently observed.

Brucellosis Treatment

The 'LA-OTC' treatment regimen involves long-acting antibiotics (specifics regarding the antibiotics are not provided).
Vaccination is a non-antibiotic intervention primarily aimed at preventing brucellosis infection.

This quiz covers the basics of Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease considered one of the most widely spreading diseases by WHO. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and effects on animals and humans.