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Microscopy-based Assays for High-throughput Screening of Host Factors Involved in Brucella Infection of Hela Cells
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Published on: August 5, 2016

[Brucellosis part 1 - etiology, epizootiology, epidemiology, and laboratory diagnosis]

Jan Bardoň1

  • 1State Veterinary Institute, Olomouc, e-mail:

Klinicka Mikrobiologie a Infekcni Lekarstvi
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Brucellosis, a bacterial zoonosis, is frequently encountered in popular tourist destinations. While rare in the Czech Republic, imported cases highlight the need for awareness of Brucella species in wildlife and diagnostics.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a significant bacterial zoonosis with diverse clinical manifestations.
  • It is endemic in regions frequented by international travelers, including Czech citizens.
  • While livestock are free of brucellosis in the Czech Republic, Brucella suis persists in wildlife.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and diagnosis of brucellosis, focusing on imported cases in the Czech Republic.
  • To highlight the importance of serological tests for diagnosing brucellosis.
  • To discuss the relevance of different Brucella species to human health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological data on brucellosis cases in Europe and the Czech Republic.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches, emphasizing serological tests.
  • Discussion of Brucella species significant for human health.

Main Results:

  • Most brucellosis cases in the Czech Republic are imported.
  • Brucella suis is present in Czech wildlife, specifically the European hare.
  • Serological tests are the primary method for laboratory diagnosis, with varying efficacy based on disease stage and species.

Conclusions:

  • Imported brucellosis poses a public health concern, necessitating awareness among travelers.
  • Effective laboratory diagnosis relies on appropriate serological testing for Brucella species.
  • Understanding the prevalence of Brucella in wildlife is crucial for disease control.

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