n. a genus of Gram-negative aerobic spherical or rodlike parasitic bacteria responsible for *brucellosis (undulant fever) in humans and contagious abortion in cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. The principal species are B. abortus and B. melitensis. Brucella ring test is a diagnostic test for brucellosis involving the clumping together of a standard Brucella strain by antibodies in an infected person’s serum.
A zoonotic disease of humans contracted from goats, sheep, pigs or cattle. Can be caused by Brucella melitensis, B. abortus or B. suis Unpasteurised milk can be a source for human infection. Often presents as a PUO.... brucellosis
n. a *tetracycline antibiotic used to treat infections caused by Chlamydia, rickettsiae, mycoplasmas, and Brucella as well as Lyme disease. It may also be used in the prevention and treatment of malaria and the treatment of mouth ulcers and periodontitis. Side-effects are those of the other tetracyclines.... doxycycline
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