Brucellosis

Alternative names:

cyprus fever; Gibraltar fever; Malta fever; rock fever; undulant fever

Prevention:

Pasteurization of milk and eating only aged cheeses are the most important preventative measures. People who handle meat should wear protective glasses and clothing and protect skin breaks from infection. Detecting infected animals controls the infection at its source. Vaccination is available for cattle, but not humans.

Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial