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brucellosis
(broo″sә-lo´sis)
infection by a species of Brucella, transmitted to humans from domestic animals such as pigs, goats, and cattle, especially through infected milk or meat. It
primarily involves the reticuloendothelial system, and is marked by remittent fluctuating fever, malaise, and headache. Symptoms may be subtle at first, with loss of weight
and increased irritability; as the illness advances, the patient develops headaches, chills and fever, heavy sweating, and muscle aches and pains. Most patients recover completely within a few months, but in some the symptoms persist for years.
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