Brucellosis (Mediterranean Fever) | Transmission, Pathogenesis, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video tutorial covers brucellosis, a zoonotic infection caused by Brucella bacteria. It discusses the disease's global prevalence, transmission methods, and risk factors, including contact with animals and consumption of unpasteurized dairy. The pathogenesis involves the bacteria being phagocytized by immune cells and residing in lymphoid tissue. Clinical symptoms include fever, night sweats with a moldy odor, and malaise. Diagnosis is through culturing or serology, and treatment varies based on patient demographics, using antibiotics like doxycycline or rifampin.

What is brucellosis and what causes it?

Describe the epidemiology of brucellosis. Where is it commonly found?

What are the main risk factors for transmitting brucellosis?

Explain the incubation period of brucellosis and its variability.

What are the common symptoms of brucellosis?

How is brucellosis diagnosed?

What treatment options are available for brucellosis?