Brucellosis

Brucellosis Diagnosis

• Blood and Bone Marrow Tests

  • Brucellosis is usually diagnosed by testing blood samples or bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside bones).

  • These tests detect the Brucella bacteria and confirm the infection.

• Imaging Tests for Complications

  • X-rays: Can reveal changes in the bones and joints caused by brucellosis.

  • CT Scan or MRI: Provides detailed images of the brain, bones, or other tissues that may be affected.

  • Echocardiography: Uses sound waves to check the heart for infection or damage.

• Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture

  • This test examines the fluid around the brain and spinal cord to detect infections such as meningitis or encephalitis.

Brucellosis Treatment

• Antibiotic Therapy

  • Treatment usually involves antibiotics for at least six weeks to eradicate the infection.

  • It’s important to complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.

• Symptom Management and Recovery

  • Symptoms may take several months to fully resolve.

  • Some cases can become chronic, meaning the disease returns or persists long-term.

• Preventing Complications

  • Proper treatment helps reduce the risk of complications in the bones, joints, heart, or nervous system.

Additional Information

• CT Scan – for detailed tissue imaging

• MRI – for detecting infection in soft tissues or brain

• Echocardiogram – for checking heart health

• X-ray – for bone and joint evaluation