Untreated brucellosis may lead to complication including infection of the heart's lining and valves or endocarditis, infection of the central nervous system, and abscesses in the liver. In pregnant women, brucellosis can cause miscarriage or congenital disabilities. In many cases, brucellosis becomes chronic, causing depression, fever, joint pain, and fatigue.

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