Brucellosis — South Africa
The Limpopo Department of Health is alerting people, particularly those who regularly work or handle livestock and animals, to be cautious following confirmation of a case of brucellosis in the Giyani area, where a livestock farmer died after having been diagnosed with the disease.
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called _Brucella_. The bacterium can spread from animals to humans. The infection is acquired through ingestion or direct contact such as
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