Brucellosis

Also known as:  Febris Undulans;  Malta Fever;  Mediterranean Fever;  Undulant Fever;  Undulating Fever

Brucellosis is a type of infectious Bacterial Disease.

 Brucellosis is more prevalent in developing countries than in Western nations.

 The incidence of Brucellosis is increasing in some regions of the world, especially in developing areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, western Asia, Africa and Latin America.

 Some occupations have a greater risk of Brucellosis - e.g. farmers, veterinarians, laboratory workers and slaughterhouse workers.

 Brucellosis is transmitted to humans via direct contact with animals that carry the Brucella Bacteria that cause Bucellosis.  Animals that are known to transmit Brucellosis to humans are cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, camels, buffaloes, wild ruminants and seals.  The dead animal carcasses and abortion materials of these animals can also transmit Brucellosis.