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Brucellosis due to Brucella melitensis

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Link to WHO Definition

Brucellosis due to Brucella melitensis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1716687275

Brucella melitensis is non-motile, Gram-negative, aerobic, unencapsulated cocci or short rods. Brucella melitensis is the most prevalent species causing human brucellosis, owing in part to difficulties in immunizing free-ranging goats and sheep.