Human brucellosis in Kenya
Oomen, L.J.
Tropical and Geographical Medicine 28(1): 45
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232 PMID: 941242 Document Number: 109808
The serology, epidemiologic features and clinical presentation of 39 patients suffering from Brucellosis in Kenya are described. The prevalent species was Brucella melitensis. There was a striking preference in the localisation of the infection for the spine and the hip joint. The disease runs a protracted course. Phenomena due to hypersensitivity and neuropsychiatric disorders are discussed. Advice regarding specific treatment is given.
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