Infectionist warns Dagestanis of brucellosis risk from milk and cheese

Last year, 193 new cases of brucellosis were identified in Dagestan. It affects the nervous system, heart, joints and reproductive organs - there is a risk of miscarriage, said the chief infectious disease specialist of the republic, associate professor of infectious diseases of DSMU Saniyat Magomedova.

People underestimate this infection and the ease of infection, she said. The source can be even outwardly healthy cows, sheep and goats. You can get infected through milk, cheese, uncooked meat and when caring for animals.

The doctor recommends boiling milk, not buying meat and dairy in spontaneous markets without veterinary control, thoroughly boiling and frying meat, and using gloves when caring for livestock. If after consuming dairy products or contact with animals there was a temperature, sweating and pain in the joints, you need to consult a doctor.