Brucellosis Diagnostic Approaches

Background and Aim : Brucellosis is a neglected tropical zoonotic disease that threatens the foodproduction and public health sectors. It is of considerable animal welfare and economic importanceand is underreported in most parts of the world, especially in developing countries. Brucellosis hasbeen reported in domestic animals and humans in Iran. The burden of the disease is unclear, andthe awareness remains questionable. It became necessary for this review to be carried out tohighlight the diagnostic approaches used to confirm brucellosis in animals and humans.Methods : So far, reports of brucellosis in previous studies have been based on serology only.Seroprevalence data of Brucella antibodies in animals indicate the risk of human brucellosis. Thereis no reports to identify Brucella species circulating in Iran.Results : It could largely be attributed to a lack of standard laboratories for testing and the lack ofconsumables. The way forward will require a surveillance system for brucellosis in the country,educating all sectors affected and drafting a diagnostic protocol for high-risk individuals.Conclusion : They do not portray a comprehensive human brucellosis situation where the diseaseis endemic. Accurate microbiological, molecular and epidemiological evidence of brucellosiswithin the country is lacking. Hence, the need for a nationwide survey using the standardizedmethodology to understand.

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Brucella ، Brucellosis ، Diagnosis ، Iran