Brucellosis -- United States
People who have consumed raw milk or raw milk products that are potentially contaminated with RB51 are at high risk for brucellosis infection. For these people, symptom monitoring and antibiotics to prevent infection (also called post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)) is recommended.
PEP for RB51 should include:
- doxycycline, in addition to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or another suitable antimicrobial, for 21 days;
- those with contraindications to doxycycline or
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