Brucellosis
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Brucellosis Symptoms
Symptoms of brucellosis include:
Fever
Excessive sweating
Headache
Joint pain (multiple joints)
Loss of appetite
Muscle aches
Weakness or fatigue
Additional symptoms of brucellosis include:
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Lymph gland swelling
Testicular pain
Unintentional weight loss
Depression
Irritable behavior
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Last Updated: Apr 4, 2008
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Brucellosis References:
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