Brucellosis

22.6 Brucellosis Brucellosis was covered in the Chapter10. See page 161.

Treatment  Persons accidentally exposed to Brucellosis should take 500 milligrams of tetracycline, by mouth, four times a day for two weeks.

Prevention /Control  Never treat an animal with a retained placenta that just aborted without wearing a plastic glove/sleeve. Always wash your hands and arms afterwards.

 In many countries, government authorities require blood testing. Infected animals must be slaughtered.

 In some countries, a Brucellosis vaccine is licensed and available for cattle, but it must be handled properly according to the label instructions and regulations in your country.

 Aborted animals and the associated placenta should be buried or burned. Keep other animals and humans from touching it.

 If milk is not pasteurized, it should be at least boiled before a person drinks it to kill Brucella, as well as other harmful organisms.