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Etiology and prognosis of the disease
Out of all the four Brucella species known to be pathogenic, Brucella melitensis is the most infectious one. It causes the most severe and acute form of cases and has the highest prevalence worldwide. B. abortus is even more transmissible than B. melitensis, but the disease is not as severe as the former. It has a mild to moderate disease case and rarely causes any complications. B. suis is known for the prolonged course of its illness and is associated with destructive lesions all over the body. The infection caused by B. canis is no different from the B. suis infection. It is an insidious infection with frequent relapses, so it takes time to complete recovery from the disease.
The prognosis of Brucellosis is considered very manageable compared to other bacterial diseases. If the disease is treated properly at the time of onset, it does not become chronic. It is completely curable. In cases of acute Brucellosis, the symptoms are very similar to that of other infections. Proper breast is advised, so the patient should keep all physical activities to a minimum. The incidents of chronic Brucellosis are very rare, usually less than 5%. If the treatment is followed-up properly, the disease usually shows signs of remission within two months, and the patient might recover fully in 6 months.
