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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)
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