What is Brucellosis?

Q.  Brucellosis is a disease
- Published on 18 Nov 16

a. Affecting plants only
b. Affecting only animals
c. Affecting animals and humans
d. Affecting animals, humans as well as plants

ANSWER: Affecting animals and humans
 
  • Brucellosis is a dreadful disease caused by the genus of the bacteria known as Brucella infecting various species of Brucella cows, buffalos, sheep, goats, deer, pigs, dogs and other animals as well as humans.
  • Brucellosis is a highly contagious disease caused by ingestion of unpasteurized milk or undercooked meat from infected animals, or close contact with their secretions. The disease can naturally be transmitted from animals to humans.
  • Symptoms include profuse sweating and joint and muscle pain.

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