Definition for brucellosis

The disease is transmitted either through contaminated or untreated milk (and its derivates) or through direct contact with infected animals, which may include dogs, pigs, camels and ruminants, primarily sheep, goats, cattle, bison. more

The disease is transmitted either through contaminated or untreated milk (and its derivates) or through direct contact with infected animals, which may include dogs, pigs, camels and ruminants, primarily sheep, goats, cattle, bison. This also includes contact with their carcasses. Parturition rests are extremely rich in highy virulent brucellae . Brucellae, along with leptospira have the unique property of penetrate through intact human skin, so infection by mere hand contact with infectious material is likely to occur. less