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• Brucellosis, a zoonotic infection that occurs in many parts of the world, can be
difficult to diagnose owing to its variable manifestations and timing relative to
exposure, as well as challenges in testing, including the relatively low sensitivity
of cultures and the limitations of serum agglutination testing. Consideration
should be given to 16S rRNA testing, which can be helpful in diagnosis.
These teaching points are drawn from the Interactive Medical Case. For more information, see
Malishchak L, Vaidya A, Ostrominski J, Bry L, Maguire JH. A rocky resurgence. N Engl J Med
2023;388:e5