What are the symptoms of brucellosis?
Sep 29, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
Brucellosis, generally referred to as brucellosis, is a chronic zoonotic infectious disease caused by Brucella bacteria. Main symptoms include fever, excessive sweating, joint pain, fatigue, decreased physical strength, hepatosplenomegaly, etc. If brucellosis is suspected, one should seek medical attention at a hospital as early as possible for diagnosis through serological tests, bacterial culture, and other methods, followed by timely treatment.
Brucellosis, generally referring to infection caused by Brucella bacteria, is a chronic zoonotic infectious disease. Main symptoms include fever, excessive sweating, joint pain, fatigue, decreased physical strength, hepatosplenomegaly, etc. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Fever: Some patients may experience low-grade or irregular fever, which often occurs in the afternoon or at night, commonly accompanied by chills and headache.
2. Excessive sweating: Patients may sweat heavily during febrile periods, particularly evident when body temperature drops at night or in the early morning. The sweat is often sticky and has an acidic, foul odor.
3. Joint pain: Brucella can invade the synovial membranes of joints, triggering inflammatory responses that may lead to joint pain, typically presenting as multiple, migratory pain affecting large joints.
4. Fatigue and reduced physical stamina: Systemic inflammatory responses caused by Brucella infection result in metabolic disturbances and increased energy consumption, leading patients to feel fatigued and physically weakened.
5. Hepatosplenomegaly: Brucella can invade the liver and spleen, causing enlargement of these organs. Patients may experience a sensation of fullness or tenderness in the right or left upper abdomen.
If brucellosis is suspected, individuals should seek medical attention promptly for diagnosis through serological tests, bacterial culture, and other methods, followed by timely treatment.
