Brucellosis
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It is advisable to seek care when persistent fever, sweats, and muscle aches appear after having contact with farm animals or consuming unpasteurized dairy products; these background factors point toward brucellosis.
Brucellosis is an infection transmitted from certain animals to humans by a bacterium of the Brucella genus. In Mexico it is associated mainly with the consumption of fresh cheeses made with raw milk.
Common symptoms: fever that comes and goes, sweating, fatigue, joint pain, and general malaise that can drag on.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist are qualified to study and follow up on this type of infection, and the general practitioner is usually the first point of contact. If you have these symptoms and recognize a risk factor, going to a consultation allows a professional to confirm the cause.
Data on 305 doctors who treat brucellosis
Which specialist treats brucellosis?
Brucellosis is mainly treated by an internist, with support from an infectious disease specialist for specialized management of this bacterial infection. If you have recurring fever, night sweats, or joint pain after contact with animals or unpasteurized dairy products, see an internist or infectious disease specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in brucellosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Frequently asked questions
What is brucellosis?
It is advisable to seek care when persistent fever, sweats, and muscle aches appear after having contact with farm animals or consuming unpasteurized dairy products; these background factors point toward brucellosis.
Which doctor treats brucellosis?
Brucellosis is mainly treated by an internist, with support from an infectious disease specialist for specialized management of this bacterial infection. If you have recurring fever, night sweats, or joint pain after contact with animals or unpasteurized dairy products, see an internist or infectious disease specialist.