A review on phytochemical and bacteriophage based therapeutic strategies for the management of Brucellosis
Subhash Verma
Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease, triggers severe inflammation and reproductive complications in both humans and animals. The standard treatment protocol relies on prolonged antibiotic courses, often combining streptomycin and doxycycline, or gentamicin and doxycycline, for a duration of six to eight weeks. However, concerns have arisen regarding the efficacy, with a notable 15% failure rate and frequent relapses. The lack of suitable vaccines and the rise of antimicrobial resistance in Brucella