What does BR mean in MEDICAL

Symptoms of brucellosis can vary from person to person, but they may include fever, fatigue, sweats, headaches, joint pain or swelling and muscle aches. Other possible symptoms may include loss of appetite, weight loss, chills and night sweats.

Brucellosis is typically diagnosed through laboratory tests that detect the presence of antibodies against Brucella in the blood. Other tests such as a chest x-ray or an MRI scan may also be used to determine if a person has the infection.

Treatment for brucellosis typically involves antibiotics such as doxycycline or streptomycin for up to 6 weeks. Depending on how severe the infection is and how long it has been present in the body other medications may also be prescribed along with antibiotics.

Yes, there are steps you can take to prevent contracting Brucella. These include avoiding contact with animals known to carry the bacteria (such as sheep and goats), wearing protective equipment when handling animals that may be infected and practicing good hygiene when handling animal products such dairy products or meat.

Yes, if left untreated or not properly treated some people develop chronic forms of the disease which can cause serious long-term health problems such as inflammation of heart tissue (myocarditis), nervous system disorders (encephalopathy) or arthritis.