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(A23.1) Brucellosis due to brucella abortus
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8 865 in individuals diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella abortus confirmed
18 964 deaths with diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella abortus
214% mortality rate associated with the disease brucellosis due to brucella abortus
Diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella abortus is diagnosed Women are 1.00% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella abortus
17 619 (401.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella abortus
1 345 (30.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease brucellosis due to brucella abortus - 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 abortus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Brucellosis due to brucella abortus - what does this mean
Brucellosis due to brucella abortus is caused by the bacteria brucella abortus, which is typically acquired by ingesting contaminated food or by direct contact with infected animals or their products. it can also be contracted through inhalation of aerosols or contaminated dust. in humans, the infection can cause fever, fatigue, sweating, joint pain, and headaches.
What happens during the disease - brucellosis due to brucella abortus
Brucellosis is caused by the bacteria brucella abortus. it is usually acquired by ingesting contaminated food or beverages, inhaling aerosolized bacteria, or direct contact with infected animals. the bacteria can then travel to the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and other organs, where it multiplies and causes inflammation. this inflammation can lead to a range of symptoms, including fever, fatigue, joint pain, and headaches. in some cases, the infection can spread to the heart, bone, and central nervous system, leading to more serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination and medical history
- Blood culture to isolate Brucella abortus
- Serological tests (ELISA, agglutination, etc.) to detect antibodies against the bacteria
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to detect the presence of the bacteria in the sample
- X-ray imaging to look for signs of infection
- Ultrasound scan to detect any swelling of the organs
- CT scan to look for any abnormalities in the organs
- Bone marrow biopsy to detect the presence of the bacteria
- Urine and sputum testing to detect the presence of the bacteria
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating Brucellosis due to Brucella abortus
- Administer antibiotics to treat the infection
- Administer antipyretics to reduce fever
- Administer analgesics to reduce pain
- Provide supportive care to improve clinical symptoms
- Provide nutrition and hydration to support the patient's recovery
- Provide psychological support to reduce anxiety and depression
- Monitor the patient's progress and adjust the treatment accordingly
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Brucellosis due to brucella abortus - Prevention
The best way to prevent brucellosis due to brucella abortus is to practice good hygiene and sanitation measures, such as washing hands regularly, avoiding contact with infected animals, and avoiding consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. vaccination of livestock is also recommended to reduce the risk of infection.