Can brucellosis be prevented?

Can brucellosis be prevented?

Vaccination of cattle with brucellosis vaccine (RB51) works by producing an immune response that increases the animals resistance to the disease. There is no human vaccine.

Brucellosis in humans can be prevented by careful attention to the consumption of cooked meats and dairy goods. Consuming pasteurized milk ensures it will be safe due to the bad bacteria being destroyed through a heating process.

Laboratory workers or hunters should take precautions when handling animals. Wearing rubber gloves, gowns, and goggles will keep infectious bacteria from getting into skin wounds or eyes.