Does brucellosis spread from person to person?

Generally, "brucellosis" refers to Brucella infection. Whether brucellosis can be transmitted from person to person depends on the route of transmission. If there is no contact with a patient's bodily fluids or infectious materials, human-to-human transmission usually does not occur; however, if such contact does occur, transmission between individuals may be possible. The specific analysis is as follows:

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Brucella bacteria. Its primary mode of transmission is not direct person-to-person contact. Therefore, in normal social interactions without exchange of blood or bodily fluids, brucellosis generally does not spread directly from one person to another.

If a healthy individual comes into direct contact with the skin, mucous membranes, or bodily fluids of a person infected with brucellosis, and if there are breaks or wounds at the site of contact, Brucella bacteria may enter the body through these openings and cause infection. Additionally, if someone touches objects contaminated by an infected individual without taking appropriate protective measures, human-to-human transmission could potentially occur. Treatment under medical guidance may include medications such as doxycycline hydrochloride capsules, minocycline hydrochloride tablets, and acetaminophen tablets.

Individuals diagnosed with brucellosis should seek prompt medical care and undergo disinfection and isolation procedures. Meanwhile, the general population should also take precautions in daily life to avoid exposure to Brucella contamination sources, thereby reducing the risk of infection.