Hidden health risks of the Hajj--a report of two cases of brucellosis contracted by pilgrims during the Hajj

Scand J Infect Dis. 2010 Mar;42(3):228-30. doi: 10.3109/00365540903402971.

Abstract

Commonly occurring health hazards associated with the Hajj have been well described in the literature. However, there remain other serious but less well known health risks. We present here 2 cases of brucellosis contracted from drinking unpasteurised camel's milk during the Hajj.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brucellosis / diagnosis*
  • Camelus
  • Crowding*
  • Female
  • Foodborne Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Milk
  • Risk
  • Travel*