Infection by the bacterium, Brucella, which is carried by ruminants and other mammals. Symptoms include recurring fevers, sweating, weakness, anorexia, headaches, depression and generalized aches and pains.
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"infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache"
"an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings"