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(A23.2) Brucellosis due to brucella suis
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8 865 in individuals diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella suis confirmed
18 964 deaths with diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella suis
214% mortality rate associated with the disease brucellosis due to brucella suis
Diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella suis is diagnosed Women are 1.00% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella suis
17 619 (401.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis brucellosis due to brucella suis
1 345 (30.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease brucellosis due to brucella suis - 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 suis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Brucellosis due to brucella suis - what does this mean
Brucellosis due to brucella suis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria brucella suis, which is usually acquired through contact with infected animals, such as pigs, or through consumption of contaminated food or drink. symptoms of the disease can include fever, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, and sweating. if left untreated, brucellosis can lead to complications such as endocarditis and arthritis.
What happens during the disease - brucellosis due to brucella suis
Brucellosis due to brucella suis is caused by the inhalation or ingestion of aerosolized or foodborne bacteria. the bacteria can then multiply in the host's cells and release toxins, resulting in inflammation and damage to the organs and tissues of the body. this can lead to a range of symptoms including fever, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and anemia. in some cases, the bacteria can spread to the bloodstream, causing more serious complications such as septic shock.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Serological tests for Brucella suis
- Culture of clinical specimens
- PCR testing
- ELISA testing
- Immunofluorescence assay (IFA)
- Complement fixation test (CFT)
- Indirect haemagglutination (IHA) test
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat Brucellosis due to Brucella suis
- Administer antibiotics such as doxycycline, rifampin, and streptomycin.
- Treat fever and other symptoms with anti-inflammatory medications.
- Provide supportive care to maintain nutrition, hydration, and rest.
- Monitor the patient's response to treatment and adjust medications accordingly.
- Perform regular blood tests to monitor for any signs of infection.
- Perform a culture of the patient's blood to identify the causative bacteria.
- Perform a liver function test to assess for any liver damage.
- Perform a chest x-ray to assess for any lung involvement.
- Perform regular eye exams to monitor for any eye involvement.
- Provide patient education on the importance of handwashing and other hygiene practices to prevent spread of infection.
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Brucellosis due to brucella suis - Prevention
Brucellosis due to brucella suis can be prevented by avoiding contact with infected animals, by cooking food thoroughly, and by taking precautions when handling animal products like unpasteurized milk and cheese. vaccination of animals is also an effective method of prevention.