Risk of Exposure

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Areas at Risk
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Learn about the places around the world where brucellosis is most commonly found.

Occupational Risks
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Learn which occupations or work settings may increase the risk of brucellosis.

Unpasteurized Dairy
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Learn about the risk from unpasteurized milk and dairy products.

Risks for Expecting Mothers
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Expecting mothers can learn how to keep their baby safe when at risk for brucellosis.

Hunters Risks
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Hunters may also face increased risk of exposure. Photo courtesy of United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services.

Page last reviewed: November 12, 2012
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) , Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP)