Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology (Jan 2012)

Pulmonary Involvement in Brucellosis

  • Mehmet Uluğ,
  • Nuray Can-Uluğ

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/164892
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 1
pp. e13 – e15

Abstract

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BACKGROUND: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a Gram-negative bacillus of the Brucella genus with multisystem involvement, primarily affecting the reticuloendothelial system, joints, heart and kidneys. Although the disease can be spread by inhalation, pulmonary involvement is rare.