Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-5 | Issue-10 | 309-311
Review Article
Brucellosis Taking Over Covid: An Emerging New Pandemic
Dr. Mitra Ashok Shinde, Dr. Prachi Hazari, Dr. Shivani Hazari, Dr. Sana Mohani, Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari, Dr. Heena Tiwari
Published : Oct. 7, 2020
Abstract
COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV2, which emerged in the city of Wuhan in December 2019 has shook the entire world. Millions have been reportedly infected with the gruesome virus which has claimed numerous lives and has no cure yet. However, this has brought attention to the increasingly spreading zoonoses. Lately, news of an outbreak of Brucellosis has spread on news and social media, leaving a wave of apprehension among the people around the world. Since, there is no vaccine for brucellosis, there is a need to be spread information about it among the masses to aid in its prevention. This paper sheds light on the characteristics of brucellosis and its potential to spread across the world.