"The cow is of the bovine ilk/ one end is moo, the other milk."

A zonotic infection caused by one of four specied of gram-negatice Brucella bacilli, presenting as nondescript febrile illness and transmitted from cattle, goats and hogs by ingestion of unpasteurised milk or contract with infected meat or placentae.

Untreated case carried a mortality of 2%, but with treatment cure takes 2-3 weeks in an uncomplicated case.

Supportive care as required for maintaining nutrition, hydration, vitamin supplements.

Suppurative lesions to be drained

On nature of infection and need for precautions for prevention, in the future.

Periodic check up for complications in a chronic case under therapy. Check serology after 6 months and one year.

Rule our diseases that mimic like Hodgkin’s disease. HIV infection, tuberculosis, disseminated fungal infections.

Avoiding infected milk, and contact with meat and placenta.

Protection in hazardous occupations by wearing protective clothing, gloves etc.

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