Notes from the Field: Human Brucella abortus RB51 Infections Caused by Consumption of Unpasteurized Domestic Dairy Products --- United States, 2017--2019
Since August 2017, CDC has confirmed three cases of brucellosis attributed to Brucella abortus cattle vaccine strain RB51. Each case was associated with consumption of domestically acquired unpasteurized (raw) milk products. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - February 21, 2019 Category: American Health Tags: Birth Defects Campylobacteriosis E. coli Infection Emergency Preparedness & Response Lead Poisoning MMWR Morbidity Mortality Weekly Report Outbreaks Public Health Raw Milk (Unpasteurized Milk) Water Treatment Brucella Infection Source Type: news
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Raw milk, cheese linked to brucellosis
People who consumed raw or unpasteurized milk from a Pennsylvania farm?may have been exposed to?Brucella?strain RB51?-- a drug-resistant?bacteria that can lead to brucellosis.? This strain is resistant to rifampin, one of the antibiotics most often used to prevent or treat?brucellosis,?according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Most commonly, people will get brucellosis?by consumption [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 18, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Hidden costs of disease to greater Yellowstone elk
(S.J.& Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University) For decades researchers have known that a bacterial disease in elk, bison and cattle in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem causes periodic abortions in these animals and chronic illness in humans drinking infected cow's milk. The disease, called brucellosis, poses a financial concern for dairy producers and cattle ranchers, but its effects on the wild elk population have generally been considered minor. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Brucellosis Algeria outbreak - What is Brucellosis? Is it dangerous?
ALGERIA is currently under attack from increased cases of a disease named Brucellosis, which was once rampant in the UK. What is Brucellosis and is it dangerous? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 25, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Brucellosis in Dogs and Public Health Risk Brucellosis in Dogs and Public Health Risk
Find out what there is to know about the transmission of brucellosis from dogs to humans, and learn which strategies may help prevent the spread of this infection.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
CDC: Brucellosis in Dogs Remains a Public Health Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 -- Brucella canis is an under-recognized infection in dogs that poses a threat to human health, according to a report published in the August issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ' s Emerging Infectious... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 16, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Report Warns of Dog Illness That Can Spread to Owners
WEDNESDAY, July 11, 2018 -- A bacteria carried by dogs that haven ' t been neutered can produce flu symptoms in humans and potentially jeopardize a pregnancy, a new study suggests.
Brucellosis infection is most commonly spread by livestock like... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 11, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Annual Epidemiological Report for 2015: Brucellosis
European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. 04/30/2018 This six-page report is based on data for 2015 retrieved from the European Surveillance System (TESSy). It found that in 2015, 439 confirmed brucellosis cases were reported in the European Union/European Economic Area. The report discusses methods, epidemiology, age and gender distribution, seasonable distribution and trend, threats description for 2015, and public health implications. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 3, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news
Brucellosis
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - December 20, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Francisella Tularensis and and Brucella Species
North Dakota Department of Health. 06/26/2017 This course discusses the methods of transmission of Tularemia, reviews the epidemiology of Tularemia, and examines the various disease forms. It also lists various symptoms of Tularemia and organisms associated with Brucellosis, and discusses the methods of transmission of Brucella. (Video or Multimedia) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - December 8, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news
Brucellosis: Patient History Is the Key Brucellosis: Patient History Is the Key
The symptoms are nonspecific, so patient history is critical to the identification of brucellosis.CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news
Good to Know (Perhaps) That Food Is Being ‘Nuclearised’
Using nuclear sciences to feed the world. Credit: FAOBy Baher KamalROME, Nov 16 2017 (IPS)It might sound strange, very strange, but the news is that scientists and experts have been assuring, over and again, that using nuclear applications in agriculture –and thus in food production—are giving a major boost to food security. So how does this work? To start with, nuclear applications in agriculture rely on the use of isotopes and radiation techniques to combat pests and diseases, increase crop production, protect land and water resources, and ensure food safety and authenticity, as well as increase livestock product...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - November 16, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Baher Kamal Tags: Editors' Choice Environment Featured Food & Agriculture Global Headlines Health Natural Resources Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations Source Type: news
New mapping tool tracks elk migration to reduce brucellosis risk
(University of Wyoming) Wildlife managers and ranchers in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem soon will have a new mapping tool for reducing the risk of brucellosis outbreaks in cattle. That's thanks to research led by scientists at the University of Wyoming and the US Geological Survey. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - October 19, 2017 Category: Biology Source Type: news
CDC Warns About Brucellosis Risk Tied to Raw Milk (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Andr é Sofair, MD, MPH
People who consumed raw milk or raw milk products from a Texas dairy between June 1 and August 7, 2017, are at … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - September 18, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
What Conditions is Erythema Nodosum Associated With?
Discussion
Erythema nodosum (EN) is a common dermatological eruption characterized by inflammatory nodules of the subcutaneous fat (panniculitis) on the extensor surfaces of the extremities especially the shins, thighs, and forearms. They are usually painful, nodular, bilateral and multiple. They can be found on other areas and be unilateral. They can be red, purple or blackish. They usually resolve without problems in 3-6 weeks.
Diagnosis is usually clinical but biopsy may be needed if there is atypical presentation or history, physical examination or laboratory testing reveals potential underlying diseases. Treatment is...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 24, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
