Invasive human brucellosis infection in travelers to and immigrants from the Horn of Africa related to the consumption of raw camel milk

摘要

Background: Brucellosis is the commonest zoonosis worldwide and typically results from ingestion of unpasteurized goat and sheep milk and cheese. Consumption of camel milk is common in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, but is an infrequently reported source of brucellosis.