Diagnosing Brucellosis Epidemiological Exposures - Endemic Regions - Clinical Micro Lab Technicians - Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters - Unpasteurized Dairy Consumption: Esp. non-fermented products (milk, soft cheese, ice cream) Clinical Features - Constitutional: Fevers (Undulating), Malaise, Night Sweats, Weight loss - End Organ Complications: Osteoarticular (Sacroiliac joint), Cardiovascular (IE), Neurological, Ocular, Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests: - CBC + Chemistry: Anemia, Leukopenia/Leukocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Transaminitis - Radiology: Sacroiliitis / spondylitis Diagnostics: Culture (blood, bone marrow, biopsy), Convalescent Serology (SAT, ELISA), 16S PCR Dr. Ahmed Babiker @Ahmed_HBabiker #Brucellosis #Diagnosis #Criteria #Workup #Testing
