Prevalence and risk factors associated with Brucellosis A critical literature review

Abstract

Purpose: Brucellosis is an infectious disease primarily of domestic and wild animals caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is transmissible to humans through direct contact with infected animal products. This paper aims to determine the prevalence and the risk factors associated with Brucellosis.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes

Findings: The study concludes that factors such as methods of food preparation and consumption of milk, pasteurization of dairy products, and direct contact with infected animals, lack of awareness and sensitization increase the risk of Brucellosis in communities.

Recommendations: Creating awareness and promoting sensitization programs run in the community is necessary so as to impact knowledge on the methods of transmission, identification of the infection, prevention and types of treatment. This will eventually report decreased cases of Brucellosis in animals and humans.