Ayurvedic Insights into Re-Emerging Human Brucellosis

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dc.contributor.authorG S, Krishnaen_US
dc.contributor.authorMahadevan, Len_US
dc.contributor.authorA, Kasthuri Nairen_US
dc.contributor.authorPratap, Arunen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-09T07:22:57Z
dc.date.available2025-05-09T07:22:57Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.description.abstractBrucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Brucella melintensis. It is one of the most widespread endemic zoonotic diseases present globally, more prevalent in developing countries. It is transmitted to humans either through direct contact with infected animal tissues or fluids or indirectly by ingesting contaminated meat and unpasteurized dairy products. The route of transmission includes mainly mucocutaneous. Farmers, butchers, hunters, and veterinarians are mainly at higher risk of contracting this condition. Mostly the affected individuals exhibit flu-like symptoms, remittent fever, malaise, arthralgia, and weight loss which lasts from a few days to several years. The condition is often misdiagnosed due to nonspecific clinical symptoms, leading to inadequate treatment and prolonged illness leading to severe complications like endocarditis. Currently, there is no vaccine for human brucellosis. The modern management includes administration of antibiotics. The gold standard diagnostic tool is direct bacteriological testing. Ayurvedic understanding of endemic diseases highlights the unique concept of Janapathhodhwamsa proposed by Acharyas. They considered Vayu, Jala, Kala, and Desa as common factors in manifestation of disease. Any alteration in these factors can be understood as imbalance and disease outbreak emerged due to urbanization, lack of hygienic measures in animal husbandry, etc. remaining a public health hazard. Brucellosis is known by its undulant nature which closely resembles the Vishama Jwara in classics which is a Sannipatika type of Jwara. Amapachana, Shodhana, and Samana line of management followed by Rasayana, Satvritta Palana as a preventive line can be adopted to manage Brucellosis.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College & PG Centre, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College & PG Centre, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College & PG Centre, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor & HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa, Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College & PG Centre, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.en_US
dc.identifier.citationG S Krishna, Mahadevan L, A Kasthuri Nair, Pratap Arun . Ayurvedic Insights into Re-Emerging Human Brucellosis . International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research. 2024 Jan; 12(1): 157-160en_US
dc.identifier.issn2322-0902
dc.identifier.issn2322-0910
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/243085
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMahadev Publicationsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume12en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v12i1.3079en_US
dc.subjectBrucellosisen_US
dc.subjectJanapadodhwamsaen_US
dc.subjectSamtata Jwaraen_US
dc.titleAyurvedic Insights into Re-Emerging Human Brucellosisen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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