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Consider the following statements with respect to Brucellosis: 1. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease. 2. It mainly infects cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs.  3. It does not spread to humans. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Brucellosis: 1. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease. 2. It mainly infects cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs.  3. It does not spread to humans. Which of the statements given above are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

Key Points

Brucellosis:

  • Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by various Brucella species, which mainly infect cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.
  • Humans generally acquire the disease through direct contact with infected animals, by eating or drinking contaminated animal products or by inhaling airborne agents. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
  • Most cases are caused by ingesting unpasteurized milk or cheese from infected goats or sheep. 
  • Brucellosis is one of the most widespread zoonoses transmitted by animals and in endemic areas, human brucellosis has serious public health consequences.
  • Expansion of animal industries and urbanization, and the lack of hygienic measures in animal husbandry and in food handling, partly account for brucellosis remaining a public health hazard.
  • Brucellosis is found globally and is a reportable disease in most countries. It affects people of all ages and both sexes.
  • The disease is also considered an occupational hazard for people who work in the livestock sector.
  • Human-to-human transmission is very rare.

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