Tracking brucellosis–a re-emerging disease
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Brucellosis caused by members of the genus Brucella is of major concern for animal
and public health and is recognized as a re-emerging zoonotic disease. Brucellosis causes flulike
symptoms like fever, sweats, weakness, pain in muscles, joint and back, with some
symptoms persisting for longer time periods. Infections occur through consumption of
unpasteurized dairy products or undercooked meat, inhalation, and contact with animals.
Human-to-human transmission is rare. Surveillance of this disease in animals and humans and
prevention of infection risks factors are the most effective strategies to prevent brucellosis. With
the progress in sequencing technologies, whole genome sequencing (WGS) has become an
effective tool in surveillance, tracking of pathogens and in outbreak investigation. WGS allows
identification of the source of infection and to elucidation of transmission chains, which enables
authorities to implement timely and appropriate interventions.
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