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Human Brucellosis Overview and Case Study by Andika Budi Kurnianto is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Human brucellosis is a potentially life-threatening zoonotic disease caused by bacteria that can be transmitted from animals to humans. It is rarely reported in the United States but remains a concern, especially for immigrants from endemic areas. The document describes a case study of an 8-year-old immigrant girl who presented with fever, abdominal pain, and weight loss and was diagnosed with brucellosis caused by Brucella melitensis acquired from consuming unpasteurized goat

Author

Andika Budi Kurnianto

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EN