
| infection with bacteria of the Brucella genus, frequently causing spontaneous abortions in animals and remittent fever in humans. |
| undulant fever n. See brucellosis. |
brucellosis bru·cel·lo·sis (br&oomacr;'sə-lō'sĭs)
n.
An infectious disease caused by any of several species of Brucella and marked by fever, sweating, weakness, and headache. It is transmitted to humans by direct contact with diseased animals or through ingestion of infested meat, milk, or cheese. Also called Bang's disease, Malta fever, Mediterranean fever, Rock fever, undulant fever.
undulant fever un·du·lant fever (ŭn'jə-lənt, ŭn'dyə-, -də-)
n.
See brucellosis.
brucellosis (br 'sə-lō'sĭs) Pronunciation Key
An infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, transmitted to humans by contact with infected domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and dogs. In humans, brucellosis is marked by fever, malaise, and headache. It can also occur in some forms of wildlife, such as bison, and can cause spontaneous abortions in infected animals. |