Brucellosis

The Silent Threat to Livestock and Human Health
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-30067-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Brucellosis is a highly contagious bacterial illness that can quickly spread through livestock herds. As a zoonotic disease, it poses an additional threat to the health of humans, especially those who work in animal husbandry. Offering a global perspective and using the One Health approach, Brucellosis: The Silent Threat to Livestock and Human Health delves into the unique challenge of brucellosis, including its prevention, control, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment in both animals and humans. Brucellosis poses a significant risk not only to animal health and public health, but creates an economic burden worldwide. Offering the first complete reference on brucellosis in decades, Brucellosis: The Silent Threat to Livestock and Human Health will shed light on this zoonotic illness, offering insight into prevention and control in herds, as well as communities when it spreads to humans. Since Brucellosis currently has no cure in animals and treatment in humans is difficult, this book offers an excellent starting point for new research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dadar, Maryam

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pathologie, Cytopathologie, Histopathologie
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Tierhaltung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to Brucellosis
1. Historical context and background.
2. Overview of Brucella species.
3. Epidemiology and global distribution.
4. Genotyping of Brucella spp.
5. Immunological responses to Brucella infection

Brucellosis in Animals
6. Brucellosis in livestock (cattle, goats, sheep, swine, etc.).
7. Wildlife reservoirs and transmission.
8. Clinical signs and diagnosis in animals.

Zoonotic Transmission
9. Human susceptibility to brucellosis.
10. Routes of transmission from animals to humans.
11. Occupational and recreational risks.

Clinical Manifestations in Humans
12. Acute and chronic brucellosis.
13. Clinical symptoms and differential diagnosis.
14. Complications and long-term effects.
15. Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
16. Laboratory methods for detecting Brucella.
17. Serological tests, PCR, and culture.
18. Challenges and advancements in diagnosis.

Prevention and Control in Animals
19. Vaccination strategies.
20. Biosecurity measures on farms.
21. Surveillance and eradication programs.
22. Brucellosis in low-resource settings and global impact

Prevention and Control in Humans
23. Public health interventions.
24. Education and awareness campaigns.
25. Therapeutic approaches and drug development for Brucellosis

One Health Approach
26. The interconnectedness of animal and human health.
27. Collaborative efforts to combat brucellosis.
28. Success stories and lessons learned.

Emerging Trends and Future Prospects
29. Challenges posed by antibiotic resistance.
30. Potential impacts of climate change.
31. Research priorities and innovative solutions.

Brucellosis in food safety and processing
32. Sources of food Contamination
33. Challenges in Detection and Regulatory Guidelines
34. Impact of brucellosis on Food Safety

Case Studies
35. In-depth analysis of brucellosis outbreaks in specific regions or contexts.
36. Insights from experts in the field.

Conclusion
37. The ongoing importance of addressing brucellosis.
38. Call to action for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.

Über Autor(innen)

Dadar, Maryam
Dr. Maryam Dadar holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Brucellosis at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute in Iran. Her extensive expertise lies in the field of microbiology and molecular biology, with a particular focus on brucellosis across various host organisms. Dr. Dadar has actively participated in multidisciplinary research and educational initiatives aimed at advancing the scientific foundations of veterinary science and molecular medicine related to brucellosis.