Brucellosis

**Definition:** A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Brucella. This disease is characterised by fever, muscular pain, or sweating. Transmission is by ingestion of unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses made from infected animals. Confirmation is by identification of Brucella or antibodies to Brucella.

**Long definition:** A systemic bacterial disease of acute or insidious onset caused by bacteria of the genus brucella. Common symptoms include fever, sweats, headaches, back pains, and physical weakness.

**Inclusions:** - Malta fever - Mediterranean fever - undulant fever