Brucella infection can manifest as undulant fever, night sweats (with a musty body odor), arthralgia, and non-caseating granulomas. Treatment typically involves Doxycycline and Rifampin for 6-8 weeks to prevent relapse.
Brucella causes undulant fever, non-caseating granulomas, night sweats with musty body odor, and arthralgia. Treatment involves Doxycycline plus Rifampin for 6-8 weeks to prevent relapses.
| Front | Brucella → manifestations → treatment |
|---|---|
| Back | Undulant fever Non caseating granulomas Night sweats (with musty body odor) Arthralgia Treatment → Doxycycline + Rifampin (relapses) (6-8 weeks) |
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