How To Spot Brucellosis
Abdominal Pain

Most cases of brucellosis that present with abdominal pain are due to infection of the gastrointestinal tract or a hepatic abscess. The most prevalent route Brucella bacteria take into the body is via an individual's digestive system through the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products, raw meat, bone marrow, or raw liver. The bacteria can move into the stomach and intestines, where it can cause tissue damage that produces inflammation. Swelling from inflammation in the intestinal tract can cause abdominal pain. The bacteria can also make its way into an individual's lymphatic system and hepatic structures, causing damage and inflammation in the spleen and or liver. The bacteria can cause one or both organs to become abnormally enlarged and tender. The enlarged abdominal organs from the brucellosis infection can press on neighboring nerves and produce pain sensations in the patient's abdomen.
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