Increasing Threat of Brucellosis to Low-Risk Persons in Urban Settings, China

Abstract

Cases of brucellosis were diagnosed in 3-month-old twins and their mother. An epidemiologic survey suggested that raw sheep or goat meat might be the source of Brucella melitensis infection. This finding implies that the increasing threat of brucellosis might affect low-risk persons in urban settings in China.

Keywords

• brucellosis
• bacteria
• human infection
• public health
• urban setting
• risk