Life SciencesInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyClinical EpidemiologyEpidemiologyMedical MicrobiologyBacterial EpidemiologyBacterial InfectionsBacterial ZoonosesBone InfectionsJoint InfectionsZoonotic InfectionsBrucella SpeciesNeuropsychiatric EffectsNeuropsychiatric Manifestations
The serology, epidemiologic features and clinical presentation of 39 patients suffering from Brucellosis in Kenya are described. The prevalent species was Brucella melitensis. There was a striking preference in the localisation of the infection for the spine and the hip joint. The disease runs a protracted course. Phenomena due to hypersensitivity and neuropsychiatric disorders are discussed. Advice regarding specific treatment is given.