|
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a
relatively rare, but epidemiologically important zoonotic disease caused by the
Brucella bacteria. The most common species of Brucella isolated from Florida
patients is B. suis, which is endemic in Florida feral hogs. Brucella melitensis
and B. abortus are not found in Florida. However these species may cause
infections in Florida residents with travel to developing countries where these
species are still endemic in domestic goats, sheep and cattle. Additional
information can be found on the
Division of Environmental Health's webpage.
Resources
APHIS/CDC Form 3
Form 3 Guidance
Perspectives for the Treatment of Brucellosis in the 21st Century: The Ioannina
Recommendations
Risk Assessment and Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Potential Exposure to
Brucella spp.
Submission of Serum for Brucella or Leptospirosis Serology
(CDC 50.34, rev. 09/2002)
Wild Hog Hunting Brochure
MMWR
Articles
Laboratory-Acquired Brucellosis - Indiana and Minnesota, 2006
(MMWR - January 2008)
Brucella suis Infection Associated with Feral Swine Hunting - Three
States, 2007-2008 (MMWR - June 2009)
| 
