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Brucellosis

Brucellosis is a disease that starts with flu-like symptoms. Complications may include arthritis, heart disease and brain damage.

Update Date: 8/16/2007

Updated by: Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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