Organism most likely to cause "fever of unknown origin" in a farmer who raises goats
Human brucellosis is acquired from animals, directly or indirectly. Goats, sheep, cattle, buffalos, and swine are common sources. Most human infections in various pas of India are due to B.melitensis acquired from goats and sheep. Ref: Textbook of microbiology; Ananthanarayana and paniker's; 10th edition; Pg: 348
Brucella melitensis
Clostridium novyi
Histoplasma capsulatum
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Bacteriology