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[Current aspects of brucellosis]

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  • 1Clinique des Maladies Infectieuses, Montpellier.

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Human brucellosis in France has declined due to veterinary efforts. Diagnosis relies on blood cultures and serology, with ELISA and IIF offering greater precision for recent infections. Treatment involves doxycycline combined with streptomycin or rifampicin.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Human brucellosis incidence in France significantly decreased from the 1970s to 1992, attributed to successful veterinary control of animal brucellosis.
  • Bovine brucellosis is nearly eradicated, with remaining foci in specific regions linked to caprine and ovine contamination by Brucella melitensis.
  • Brucella melitensis 9/11 biovar 3 is identified as the predominant contaminating agent.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the epidemiological trends of human brucellosis in France.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods for brucellosis, including traditional and advanced serological techniques.
  • To assess current antibiotic treatment regimens and their efficacy, including relapse rates.

Summary:

  • Classical diagnostic methods include blood cultures and seroagglutination, while indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) and ELISA provide enhanced precision by detecting specific IgM and IgA antibodies, indicating recent or persistent infection.

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  • Current antibiotherapy for acute/subacute brucellosis involves combinations of doxycycline with either streptomycin or rifampicin. The doxycycline-streptomycin regimen shows lower relapse rates (4-5%) compared to doxycycline-rifampicin (5-10%).
  • Alternative treatments include cotrimoxazole-rifampin for pregnant women and children under eight, with specific precautions for pregnant women. Veterinary actions and individual preventive measures remain crucial.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the success of integrated veterinary and public health strategies in controlling zoonotic diseases.
    • Provides evidence-based recommendations for optimal antibiotic therapy and diagnostic approaches for human brucellosis.
    • Emphasizes the continued need for veterinary surveillance and public awareness to maintain disease reduction.