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Brucellosis

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Surveillance

CDC Brucellosis Surveillance

Vaccine Information

There is no approved vaccine that prevents brucellosis in humans.

Diagnosis & Management

• Brucellosis (Brucella spp.) Case Definition
• CDC Clinical Overview of Brucellosis
• Brucellosis Reference Guide: Exposures, Testing, and Prevention [CDC, 2017]

Resources

For Healthcare Providers:

Reporting to PDPH

Report brucellosis cases to PDPH immediately by calling 215-685-6748 during business hours or calling 215-686-4514 after business hours and asking for the Division of Disease Control on-call staff.

Health Educational Materials

• CDC About Brucellosis
• CDC Raw Milk and Food Safety Resources

For Patients and Community Members:

Posters:

There are no posters for Brucellosis.