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==Overview==
==Overview==
The mainstay of [[therapy]] for brucellosis is antimicrobial therapy. The preferred regimen for uncomplicated brucellosis is a combination of [[Doxycycline]] and [[Streptomycin]].  [[Rifampin|Rifampicin]] is the [[drug]] of choice for brucellosis in [[pregnancy]]. For children less than 8 years of age, the preferred regimen is either [[Gentamycin]] or a combination of [[ Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] and [[Streptomycin]].<ref name="a">Brucellosis. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brucellosis. Accessed on February 1, 2016</ref><ref name="h">Brucellosis. CDC. http://www.cdc.gov/brucellosis/treatment/index.html. Accessed on February 5, 2016</ref>
The mainstay of [[therapy]] for brucellosis is [[antimicrobial]] therapy. The preferred regimen for uncomplicated brucellosis is a combination of [[Doxycycline]] and [[streptomycin]].  [[Rifampin|Rifampicin]] is the [[drug]] of choice for brucellosis in [[pregnancy]]. For children less than 8 years of age, the preferred regimen is either [[gentamycin]] or a combination of [[ trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] and [[streptomycin]].<ref name="h">Brucellosis. CDC. http://www.cdc.gov/brucellosis/treatment/index.html. Accessed on February 5, 2016</ref>


==Medical Therapy==
==Medical Therapy==
The mainstay of therapy for brucellosis is antimicrobial therapy:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/brucellosis/treatment/|title=CDC|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>Brucellosis "Dennis Kasper, Anthony Fauci, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo"Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e Accessed on December 9th, 2017
The mainstay of therapy for brucellosis is antimicrobial therapy:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/brucellosis/treatment/|title=CDC|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>Brucellosis "Dennis Kasper, Anthony Fauci, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo"Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e Accessed on December 9th, 2017
</ref><ref>Young EJ (1995). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=7546364 "Brucellosis: current epidemiology, diagnosis, and management."]. ''Curr Clin Top Infect Dis''. '''15''': 115–28. PMID [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7546364 7546364]</ref><ref>Aygen B, Doganay M, Sumerkan B, et al. Clinical manifestations, complications and treatment of brucellosis: a retrospective evaluation of 480 patients. Med Malad Infect 2002; 32:485.</ref><ref>Herrick JA, Lederman RJ, Sullivan B, et al. Brucella arteritis: clinical manifestations, treatment, and prognosis. Lancet Infect Dis 2014; 14:520.</ref><ref>Ariza J, Bosilkovski M, Cascio A, Colmenero JD, Corbel MJ, Falagas ME; et al. (2007). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18162038 "Perspectives for the treatment of brucellosis in the 21st century: the Ioannina recommendations."]. ''PLoS Med''. '''4''' (12): e317. </ref>
</ref><ref>Young EJ (1995). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=7546364 "Brucellosis: current epidemiology, diagnosis, and management."]. ''Curr Clin Top Infect Dis''. '''15''': 115–28. PMID [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7546364 7546364]</ref><ref>Aygen B, Doganay M, Sumerkan B, et al. Clinical manifestations, complications and treatment of brucellosis: a retrospective evaluation of 480 patients. Med Malad Infect 2002; 32:485.</ref><ref>Herrick JA, Lederman RJ, Sullivan B, et al. Brucella arteritis: clinical manifestations, treatment, and prognosis. Lancet Infect Dis 2014; 14:520.</ref><ref>Ariza J, Bosilkovski M, Cascio A, Colmenero JD, Corbel MJ, Falagas ME; et al. (2007). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18162038 "Perspectives for the treatment of brucellosis in the 21st century: the Ioannina recommendations."]. ''PLoS Med''. '''4''' (12): e317. </ref>
* [[Doxycycline]] and [[Streptomycin]] are used in combination for 2-3 weeks to [[Prevention (medical)|prevent]] recurring [[infection]].   
* [[Doxycycline]] and [[streptomycin]] are used in combination for 2-3 weeks to [[Prevention (medical)|prevent]] recurring [[infection]].   
* Depending on the timing of treatment and severity of illness, recovery may take a few weeks to several months.  
* Depending on the timing of treatment and severity of illness, recovery may take a few weeks to several months.  
* The use of more than one antibiotic is needed for several weeks, due to the fact that the bacteria incubates within cells.  
* The use of more than one [[antibiotic]] is needed for several weeks, due to the fact that the [[bacteria]] incubates within [[cells]].  
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! colspan="2" |Antimicrobial therapy for Brucellosis
! colspan="2" |Antimicrobial therapy for Brucellosis
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:* Preferred regimen: [[Doxycycline]] for 3 months AND [[Streptomycin]] for 2 to 3 weeks.
:* Preferred regimen: [[Doxycycline]] for 3 months AND [[Streptomycin]] for 2 to 3 weeks.
* '''Neurobrucellosis'''
* '''Neurobrucellosis'''
:* Preferred regimen: [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 mg IV q12h for 1 month AND[[Doxycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 4-5 month AND [[Rifampicin]] 600–900 mg/day PO for 4-5 month
:* Preferred regimen: [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 mg IV q12h for 1 month and [[Doxycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 4-5 month AND [[Rifampicin]] 600–900 mg/day PO for 4-5 month
* '''Brucella endocarditis'''
* '''Brucella endocarditis'''
:* Preferred regimen: [[Doxycycline]]AND an [[Aminoglycoside]] for at least 8 weeks, and therapy should be continued for several weeks after surgery when valve replacement is necessary
:* Preferred regimen: [[Doxycycline]]<nowiki/>aandn [[Aminoglycoside]] for at least 8 weeks, and therapy should be continued for several weeks after surgery when valve replacement is necessary
:* Note: [[Rifampicin]] OR[[Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole]] are used for their ability to penetrate cell membranes
:* Note: [[Rifampicin]] or [[Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole]] are used for their ability to penetrate [[cell]] membranes
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|'''Pregnancy'''
|'''Pregnancy'''
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* Preferred regimen: [[Rifampin|Rifampicin]] 900 mg PO qd for 6 weeks
* Preferred regimen: [[Rifampin|Rifampicin]] 900 mg PO qd for 6 weeks
* Note: Adding [[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] can be considered, but this option should probably be avoided preceding the 13th week and after the 36th week of gestation because of concern about [[teratogenicity]] and [[kernicterus]].
* Note: Adding [[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] can be considered, but this option should probably be avoided preceding the 13th week and after the 36th week of [[gestation]] because of concern about [[teratogenicity]] and [[kernicterus]].
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|.'''For children < 8 yrs of age'''
|.'''For children < 8 yrs of age'''
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* Preferred regimen (1): [[TMP/SMZ]] 8/40 mg/ kg/day PO bid for 6 weeks AND[[Streptomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day IM q24h for 3 weeks
* Preferred regimen (1): [[TMP/SMZ]] 8/40 mg/ kg/day PO bid for 6 weeks and [[Streptomycin]] 30 mg/kg/day IM q24h for 3 weeks
* Preferred regimen (2): [[Gentamicin]] 5 mg/kg/day IM/ IV q24h for 7-10 days
* Preferred regimen (2): [[Gentamicin]] 5 mg/kg/day IM/ IV q24h for 7-10 days
* Alternative regimen (1): [[TMP/SMZ]]AND [[Rifampicin]] 15 mg/kg/day PO for 6 weeks
* Alternative regimen (1): [[TMP/SMZ]]AND [[Rifampicin]] 15 mg/kg/day PO for 6 weeks
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Overview

The mainstay of therapy for brucellosis is antimicrobial therapy. The preferred regimen for uncomplicated brucellosis is a combination of Doxycycline and streptomycin. Rifampicin is the drug of choice for brucellosis in pregnancy. For children less than 8 years of age, the preferred regimen is either gentamycin or a combination of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and streptomycin.[1]

Medical Therapy

The mainstay of therapy for brucellosis is antimicrobial therapy:[2][3][4][5][6][7]

  • Doxycycline and streptomycin are used in combination for 2-3 weeks to prevent recurring infection.
  • Depending on the timing of treatment and severity of illness, recovery may take a few weeks to several months.
  • The use of more than one antibiotic is needed for several weeks, due to the fact that the bacteria incubates within cells.
Antimicrobial therapy for Brucellosis
Uncomplicated brucellosis in adults and children ≥8yrs of age
Complications of brucellosis
  • Spondylitis
  • Neurobrucellosis
  • Brucella endocarditis
Pregnancy
.For children < 8 yrs of age
.Post-exposure prophylaxis
  • Preferred regimen (1): Doxycycline 100mg PO bid for at least 3 weeks
  • Preferred regimen (2): TMP/SMZ 160 mg/800mg PO bid for at least 3 weeks

Reference

  1. Brucellosis. CDC. http://www.cdc.gov/brucellosis/treatment/index.html. Accessed on February 5, 2016
  2. "CDC".
  3. Brucellosis "Dennis Kasper, Anthony Fauci, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo"Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e Accessed on December 9th, 2017
  4. Young EJ (1995). "Brucellosis: current epidemiology, diagnosis, and management."Curr Clin Top Infect Dis15: 115–28. PMID 7546364
  5. Aygen B, Doganay M, Sumerkan B, et al. Clinical manifestations, complications and treatment of brucellosis: a retrospective evaluation of 480 patients. Med Malad Infect 2002; 32:485.
  6. Herrick JA, Lederman RJ, Sullivan B, et al. Brucella arteritis: clinical manifestations, treatment, and prognosis. Lancet Infect Dis 2014; 14:520.
  7. Ariza J, Bosilkovski M, Cascio A, Colmenero JD, Corbel MJ, Falagas ME; et al. (2007). "Perspectives for the treatment of brucellosis in the 21st century: the Ioannina recommendations."PLoS Med4 (12): e317. 

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