Individuals considered at greatest risk for contracting brucellosis are:

a. dairy farmers.
b. fishermen.
c. prison guards.
d. those working with exotic birds.


A
Brucellosis is a zoonosis and is recognized as a cause of devastating economic losses among domestic livestock. Each of the four Brucella spp. that are pathogenic for humans has a limited number of preferred animal hosts. Persons considered at greatest risk for contracting brucellosis are dairy farmers, livestock handlers, slaughterhouse employees, veterinarians, and laboratory personnel.

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