Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology (Jan 2012)
Pulmonary Involvement in Brucellosis
Abstract
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.