ISSN: 0973-7510

E-ISSN: 2581-690X

Iraj Pakzad1,2 , Hassan Hosseinzadehgan3, Hamid Abtahi4, Morovat Taherikalani1,2, Farid Azizi Jalilian1,2, Nourkhoda Sadeghifard1,2, Sobhan Ghafourian2, Mohammad Zainli5 and Parizad Jamshidzadeh6
1Department of Microbiology, Medical School, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
2Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
3Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Maraghah, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
4Department of Microbiology, Medical School, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
5Disease Control Center, Health, Therapy and Medical Education Ministry, Tehran, Iran.
6Department of English Language, Ilam Training and Education organization, Ilam, Iran.
J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2013;7(2):1177-1188
© The Author(s). 2013
Received: 10/01/2013 | Accepted: 02/03/2013 | Published: 30/06/2013
Abstract

Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease with a worldwide distribution. Despite its control in many countries, it remains endemic in Iran. Routine serological surveillance along with high clinical suspicion and screening of family members of index cases would be essential in delineating the real magnitude of human brucellosis in endemic countries. Laboratory testing is indispensable for diagnosis. Advances in newer rapid, sensitive, and specific testing methodologies and alternate treatment strategies are urgently needed. A safe and effective vaccine in human is not yet available. Prevention is dependent upon increasing public awareness through health education programs and safe livestock practices. Co-operation between health and veterinary services should be promoted actively .This review contains all these issues in general, and the incidence, diagnosis and therapy in particular, in the Iran.

Keywords

Zoonotic, Brucellosis, Iran, Prevalence

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