Can Brucellosis be transmitted from person to person?
Dec 23, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, brucellosis refers to an infectious disease caused by Brucella bacteria, which is a zoonotic disease. It generally does not spread from person to person through normal social interactions. However, transmission between humans may occur through contact with excretions from infected animals. If discomfort symptoms arise, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention and undergo standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician.
Generally, brucellosis refers to an infectious disease caused by Brucella bacteria, and it is a zoonotic disease (transmissible between animals and humans). Under normal social interactions, human-to-human transmission rarely occurs. However, transmission may happen through contact with excretions from infected animals. If symptoms develop, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention and follow standardized treatment under a physician's guidance. Detailed explanations are as follows:
During normal social interactions, individuals infected with Brucella bacteria typically do not directly transmit the pathogen to others. Therefore, in daily life, activities such as handshaking, hugging, or sharing eating utensils generally do not lead to the spread of brucellosis.
If infected animals shed bacteria through excretions such as urine or feces, and humans come into direct or indirect contact with these contaminants without taking appropriate protective measures, human-to-human transmission may occur.
Ensure that dairy products and meats are thoroughly cooked before consumption, and avoid consuming unpasteurized raw milk or undercooked meat.
