Guidelines for the management of human brucellosis in the State of Paraná, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(4): 458-464, July-Aug. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Human brucellosis is a re-emerging disease with the potential for bioterrorism. The number of cases in Brazil has increased; however, the ideal management has not been established. These guidelines are intended for use by clinicians and other health-care workers providing medical care for patients with suspected brucellosis in the State of Paraná. We included a brief description of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prevention of exposure, prevention of disease by chemoprophylaxis, treatment of disease, monitoring of adverse effects during treatment, management of treatment failure and relapse cases.
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Main subject:
Brucellosis
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2017
Type:
Article