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Brucellosis
(continued)
How Can I Prevent Brucellosis?
Brucellosis may be prevented with the following steps:
- Do not drink or eat unpasteurized dairy products.
- Wear rubber gloves if you work in the animal processing industry.
If you have come in contact with an animal infected with Brucella, tell your health care provider -- even if you do not have symptoms. You will need to be monitored for at least six months. There is no effective human vaccine to prevent brucellosis.
WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by
Scott Keller, MD on March 05, 2012
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