Brucellosis is caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is transmitted to humans by direct contact with infected animals or ingestion of contaminated food or inhalation of bacterial aerosols.
Our missions
- Epidemiological surveillance of human brucellosis based on mandatory notification and on diagnoses made by the National Reference Center
- Support for the measures or actions to be implemented in the event of an alert
- Information for public authorities, health professionals and the population
