Animal and Human Brucellosis in Pakistan
Tariq Jamil, Aman Ullah Khan, Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Hammad Hussain, Falk Melzer, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Zubair Shabbir, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Shahzad Ali, Asim Shahzad, Iahtasham Khan, Mudassar Iqbal, Qudrat Ullah, Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Khalid Mansoor, Heinrich Neubauer, Štefan Schwarz
Abstract
Brucellosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease that affects many animal species and can be transmitted to humans via direct contact or via contaminated food. Although brucellosis is a serious health hazard, its public health concern has been neglected in many countries. In some developing countries, such as Pakistan, where brucellosis is endemic, this disease continues to be of importance. A literature search for the past 11 years (2011–2021) provided a comprehensive insight into brucellosis in Pakistan. In this review, particular emphasis was placed on occurrence, diagnostic tests used, and prevention, treatment, and control in the context of the “One Health” approach.