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(A23.0) Brucellosis due to brucella melitensis
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8 865 in individuals diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella melitensis confirmed
18 964 deaths with diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella melitensis
214% mortality rate associated with the disease brucellosis due to brucella melitensis
Diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella melitensis is diagnosed Women are 1.00% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella melitensis
17 619 (401.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella melitensis
1 345 (30.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease brucellosis due to brucella melitensis - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 25-29
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 25-39, 50-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 40-49, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 50-54, 60-69, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-49, 55-59, 70-79
Disease Features brucellosis due to brucella melitensis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Brucellosis due to brucella melitensis - what does this mean
Brucellosis due to brucella melitensis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria brucella melitensis. it is spread through contact with infected animals or their products, such as milk, urine, or feces. it can also be spread through contact with infected humans. symptoms of brucellosis include fever, fatigue, joint pain, and sweating. it is treated with antibiotics.
What happens during the disease - brucellosis due to brucella melitensis
Brucellosis due to brucella melitensis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium brucella melitensis, which is found in the environment and in animals. humans become infected after coming into contact with infected animals, animal products, or contaminated environments. once inside the body, the bacteria can spread to other organs, leading to fever, joint pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. in some cases, complications such as endocarditis, meningitis, or hepatitis can occur. treatment is usually with antibiotics, but some patients may require hospitalization.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Blood tests for antibodies
- ELISA test
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Culture of Brucella melitensis from blood, urine, or other body fluids
- X-ray imaging to detect bone and joint infection
- Ultrasound imaging to identify abscesses or other signs of infection
- Liver biopsy to detect signs of infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the symptoms of Brucellosis due to Brucella melitensis and reduce the risk of complications.
- Prescribe antibiotics, such as doxycycline, rifampin, and streptomycin, to treat the infection
- Recommend rest and a healthy diet to help the body recuperate
- Prescribe medications to reduce fever, pain, and inflammation
- Suggest lifestyle changes to avoid contact with animals that carry the bacteria
- Encourage vaccinations against the bacteria
- Monitor the patient’s progress and adjust treatments as needed
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Brucellosis due to brucella melitensis - Prevention
Brucellosis due to brucella melitensis can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands after contact with animals, avoiding unpasteurized dairy products, and properly cooking meat. vaccines are also available for some animal species, and these should be administered to livestock in order to prevent the spread of the disease.