
📋Overview
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Brucella species, primarily transmitted from animals to humans. It is a zoonotic disease historically known by various names but currently referred to as brucellosis. The infection commonly affects people who have close contact with infected animals or consume unpasteurized dairy products. It can cause a range of systemic symptoms and may become chronic if untreated.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0006309ICD-10-CM
A23A23.9
MeSH
D002006
SNOMED CT (US)
75702008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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