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Brucellosis - Complications

Complications From Brucellosis

Brucellosis can affect just about every part of the body, including the reproductive system, liver, heart and central nervous system.  Chronic brucellosis can cause complications in just one organ or throughout the body.  Some of the possible complications include:

Infection of the heart's inner lining (endocarditis) - one of the most serious complications of brucellosis, untreated endocarditis can damage or destroy the heart valves and is the leading cause of brucellosis-related deaths.

Arthritis - brucellosis can cause osteoarthritis and spondylitis.

Inflammation and infection of the testicles (epididymo-orchitis) - brucella can infect the epididymis, the coiled tube which connects the vas deferens and the testicle.  From there the infection can spread to the testicle itself, causing swelling and pain, which can be severe.

Anemia - brucelosis can cause anemia, which is a condition where there is not enough healthy red blood cells in the body, causing pale skin and shortness of breath.

Skin rashes - a rare complication of brucellosis

Miscarriage - brucelosis can cause early pregnancy loss in some cases

Hepatitis - Brucellosis can cause serious liver disease which can lead to liver scarring (cirrhosis) and ultimately to liver failure, if left untreated.

Central nervous system infections - Some of these are life threatening illnesses such as meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

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