Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures for Human Brucellosis: An Overview of Existing Approaches

[摘要] Diagnosis of human brucellosis still challenges clinicians and scientists with several considerable aspects, particularly in endemic countries. The current study aimed at reviewing laboratory tests in the diagnosis of human brucellosis.A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Thompson Reuters, and Mesh databases using keywords for articles published until December 2018. Seventy studies were selected for data collection.The current inclusive review included information about the currently used advanced diagnostic tests to confirm the detection of human brucellosis.The article reviewed the methods for the diagnosis of human brucellosis and summarized developments for the future.

[学科分类] 微生物学和免疫学

[关键词] Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures for Human Brucellosis An Overview of Existing Approaches;Brucellosis;Diagnosis;Molecular Techniques