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$Unique_ID{BRK00726}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{Bang's Disease from Raw Cow's Milk}
$Subject{Bang's cattle bacterium bacterial infection Infections diet food
foods meat milk Fever chills heavy sweating headache generalized aches pains
diarrhea Brucellosis Brucella abortus bacteria antibiotics headaches}
$Volume{A-26}
$Log{}
Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Bang's Disease from Raw Cow's Milk
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QUESTION: I am a farmer and am having severe chills and heavy sweating at bed
time. My neighbor says I could have Bang's Disease as we use our cow's milk
directly from milking. What do you think?
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ANSWER: Sounds like your neighbor knows a thing or two. Fever, chills and
heavy sweating, along with headache, generalized aches and pains and
occasionally diarrhea can be the signs of Brucellosis, caused by the Brucella
abortus bacteria found in cattle (where it is called Bang's Disease). It is a
disease that is seen in farmers and livestock producers as well as meatpackers
who come in contact with infected meat or cows. It is not usually transmitted
from person to person, but by direct contact with the secretions of infected
animals. The fever can last on and off for as long as 5 weeks, then subside
for a week or two, only to return again. It is possible for these cycles to
continue for years, causing prolonged ill health, although the disease is
rarely fatal. You have two tasks at hand. The first is to visit your
physician for an accurate diagnosis and treatment, as antibiotics are
effective in controlling the disease. The second task is to have your animals
examined by your veterinarian, so that the source of your infection can be
removed. Without this important step, other members of your family may become
infected. Pasteurization of milk removes the danger for those who get their
milk at the store.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.