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Brucellosis Discharge Instructions


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Brucellosis is caused by a germ called Brucella. This germ lives and infects animals like cattle, dogs, and pigs. Humans get the infection by coming in direct contact with an infected animal. They may also eat or drink something from an infected animal. Other times, a person may breathe in the germ. Brucellosis can also be spread through sexual contact. ‚  
Doctors treat this illness by giving drugs. These will help to kill the germs inside the body. It may take a few weeks for your signs to go away. The infection may come back after a few years. Early treatment can help prevent problems and from the infection from coming back after treatment. ‚  


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What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Your doctor will give you drugs to treat the infection. You may need to take these for 6 weeks. Make sure you take all the drugs as ordered by your doctor.
  • Your doctor may have you monitor your temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest. Sleep when you are feeling tired. Avoid doing tiring activities.

What follow-up care is needed?


  • Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits.
  • The illness may be chronic. Relapse may happen and signs may go on for years.

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain
  • Fight an infection
  • Lower fever

Will physical activity be limited?


You may have to limit your activity. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚  

What problems could happen?


  • The infection may come back after some time
  • Swelling of the tissues around your brain and spinal cord
  • Problems with your heart
  • Bone and joint problems

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


  • Avoid eating unprocessed or raw animal products like raw meats, milk, and unprocessed cheese.
  • Wash your hands after handling animals if you work in a farm or visit a petting zoo, etc.
  • Wear proper gear if your work involves handling animal products.
  • Wash your hands after playing or touching your pets. Do not touch stray animals.
  • Cook your foods fully. Cook meats at 145 ‚ °F to 165 ‚ °F (63 ‚ °C to 74 ‚ °C).
  • Do not drink fresh milk or eat fresh cheese. Both should be processed before eating or drinking.

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or pain.
  • Belly pain
  • Upset stomach and throwing up
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Changes in behavior
  • You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you how long I will need to take drugs to treat this infection.
  • I can tell you ways to help prevent this infection.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have a fever, belly pain, seizures, or changes in how I behave.

Where can I learn more?


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚  
http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/brucellosis/ ‚  
National Organization for Rare Diseases ‚  
http://www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare-diseases/byID/206/viewAbstract ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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