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(A23.3) Brucellosis due to brucella canis
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8 865 in individuals diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella canis confirmed
18 964 deaths with diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella canis
214% mortality rate associated with the disease brucellosis due to brucella canis
Diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella canis is diagnosed Women are 1.00% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella canis
17 619 (401.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella canis
1 345 (30.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease brucellosis due to brucella canis - 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 canis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Brucellosis due to brucella canis - what does this mean
Brucellosis due to brucella canis is a zoonotic disease caused by the brucella canis bacteria, which is usually spread through contact with infected animals, their bodily fluids, or contaminated soil. it can also be transmitted from an infected mother to her puppies during pregnancy or birth.
What happens during the disease - brucellosis due to brucella canis
Brucellosis is caused by the bacteria brucella canis, which is usually found in the reproductive organs of dogs and cats. the bacteria can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals, their body fluids, or consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. once inside the body, the bacteria can cause an infection that can lead to symptoms like fever, fatigue, joint pain, and headaches. in more severe cases, the bacteria can cause liver and spleen inflammation, as well as long-term complications like chronic fatigue and arthritis.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination of the patient
- Blood tests to detect antibodies against the bacteria
- Culture of the bacteria from the blood or other body fluids
- Imaging studies such as X-rays or ultrasound scans
- Liver biopsy to detect the presence of the bacteria
- Skin test to detect the presence of the bacteria
- Urine test to detect the presence of the bacteria
- Stool sample to detect the presence of the bacteria
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the symptoms and eliminate the infection
- Administer antibiotics such as doxycycline, rifampin, and streptomycin
- Provide supportive care to reduce symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and muscle pain
- Provide nutritional support to improve overall health
- Monitor and treat any secondary infections
- Monitor for any recurrence of symptoms
- Educate the patient on proper hygiene and prevention of further infections
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Brucellosis due to brucella canis - Prevention
The best way to prevent brucellosis due to brucella canis is to practice good hygiene and sanitation, including proper disposal of animal waste, avoiding contact with infected animals, and vaccinating all dogs. additionally, it is important to test all breeding dogs and avoid purchasing animals from unknown sources.