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Which of the following is a common manifestation of brucellosis?
Which of the following is a common manifestation of brucellosis?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of brucellae?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of brucellae?
Which term is also used to refer to brucellosis?
Which term is also used to refer to brucellosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for brucellosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for brucellosis?
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Why is brucellosis considered a significant zoonosis?
Why is brucellosis considered a significant zoonosis?
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Which of the following is a common alternative name for brucellosis?
Which of the following is a common alternative name for brucellosis?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for brucellosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for brucellosis?
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Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of brucellae?
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of brucellae?
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What is a common manifestation of brucellosis?
What is a common manifestation of brucellosis?
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Why is brucellosis considered a significant zoonosis?
Why is brucellosis considered a significant zoonosis?
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Study Notes
Brucellosis Characteristics
- A common manifestation of brucellosis is undulant fever.
- A distinguishing characteristic of brucellae is that they are gram-negative, aerobic, non-spore-forming, non-motile, and non-encapsulated bacteria.
Transmission and Significance
- The primary mode of transmission for brucellosis is through direct contact with infected animals, contaminated milk, or accidental inoculation with the bacterium.
- Brucellosis is considered a significant zoonosis because it can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Alternative Names
- Brucellosis is also referred to as undulant fever or Malta fever.
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Description
Test your knowledge of brucellosis with this quiz covering the Brucella genus, risk factors, mode of transmission, diagnosis, and manifestations of the infection in different organs. Learn about this chronic and recurrent infection and the harmful practices that contribute to its prevalence.
