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Treatment strategies for human brucellosis
Dai Libo, Ding Haitao, Yang Hongxin, Li Wenyan, Wang Zhanguo
Published 2024-02-20
Cite as Chin J Endemiol, 2024, 43(2): 152-156. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn231583-20220928-00330
Abstract
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Brucella infection. So far, animal to animal Brucellosis has not been eradicated, and there is a lack of safe and effective human vaccine. Therefore, "early, combined, sufficient, and full course" drug treatment remains an important strategy in the management of human Brucellosis. The goal of treating brucellosis is to alleviate and shorten the symptom period, reduce complications, relapses, and chronicity. At present, although antibiotic treatment is effective for most patients, there are still some patients who experience treatment failure or later recurrence, so the treatment strategy for brucellosis urgently needs to be optimized. This article elaborates on the treatment principles, clinical treatment status, and future development trends of brucellosis, in order to provide references for optimizing drug treatment methods for brucellosis.
Key words:
Brucellosis; Antibiotic therapy; Treatment strategies; Antibacterials
Contributor Information
Dai Libo
Pharmacy Department of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Hohhot 010017, China
Ding Haitao
Clinical Laboratory Medicine Center of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Hohhot 010017, China
Yang Hongxin
Pharmacy Department of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Hohhot 010017, China
Li Wenyan
Pharmacy Department of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Hohhot 010017, China
Wang Zhanguo
Clinical Laboratory Medicine Center of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Hohhot 010017, China