Malta Fever

Malta fever, known medically as brucellosis, is an infection transmitted to people through contact with infected animals or by consuming unpasteurized dairy products.

Common symptoms: Fever that comes and goes, sweats, muscle and joint pains, fatigue, and, at times, general malaise that lasts for weeks.

How it is spread: It is usually related to the consumption of raw cheese or milk and to contact with livestock, so it is more common in rural or ranching areas and among those who work with animals.

Which specialists treat it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist are the ones indicated to study this type of infection, while the general practitioner can provide the first guidance. If you have persistent or recurrent fever along with pains and a history of having consumed unprocessed dairy products, seek medical evaluation to clarify the cause and follow up on it.