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Here is why India needs to be cautious about Brucellosis Outbreak in China?

Scientists are now worried about another disease called Brucellosis that has infected over 3000 people in north-east China. The outbreak is said to have been caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical company last year

India is at risk because of its reliance on cattle agriculture and livestock livelihood. The researchers are worried that farm animals could be a big threat of transmission by consumption of unpasteurized animal products or by direct contact.