BRUCELLOSIS: AN OVERVIEW AND CURRENT SCENARIO

Abstract

Brucellosis is an infectious disease having zoonotic importance. There are nine brucella species currently identified. Brucellosis is affecting many animal species. Clinical signs exhibited in different species are variable. Various molecular and serological methods have been developed for the prompt and precise diagnosis of the disease. Current global and Indian scenario shows that brucellosis is still prevalent in many countries causing a high threat to animals as well as human beings.