REPORTS ON BRUCELIOSIS REPRESENTED AT SESSION OF ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES USSR

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• Publication Date: June 1, 1955
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REPORTS OH BRUCELLOSIS
OF ACADEMY OF FRESENTEI AT SESSION
Meditsinski Rabotnik, Vol 17, No 81 (1305)
Moscow, Oct 19
The scientific session [called by the Academy of Medical Sciences USSR
andubjectedthe Ministryy
to ofsidedHealth Uzbek SSR and held in Tashkent 20-25 September 1954]
man
S discussion the complex problems connected with the
control of brucellosis, which are of great importance from the standpoint of
cussed and public health. Problems pertaining to the a idemiolo nical censd inclinicas aspects, prophylaxis, and therapy c s ~, Pdiho-
Y Prof G. P. Rudnev, Active Member
of Medical Sciences USSR; prof T. Kh. N of the Academy
adzhimiddinov; Prof I. K. Karakulov,
Corresponding Member of The Academy of Sciences Kazakh SSR; and Kh. A. Yunu-
sova (Tashkent), Candidate of Medical Sciences.
After pointing out that there has been definite progress in the pro-
phylaxis and therapy of brucellosis, the authors of the reports stated that
Physicians must carefully consider all epidemiological factors when they
diagnose this disease. The therapy of brucellosis, which must be specific
and adapted to the pathogenesis of the disease [rather than symptomatic],
should correspond in all its stages to the particular Pecific
and to the condition of the organism. YmPt?matic],
concerned, the recently modified method Aoffinoculationptherapyr(intrave ous
inoculation in two stages), the application of a number of new antibiotics
X-ray therapy, and electropyrexia are most effective.
The participants in the session listened with interest to the papers by
Docent Sh. Kh. Khodzhayev (Tashkent) and D. G. Babayev (Baku) dealing with
quantitative and qualitative changes in the peripheral blood and in the bone
marrow due to brucellosis, as well as with organic afflictions of the cardio-
vascular system, particularly the endocardium and the aortal ,alves. Since
clinical aspects of brucellar endocarditis resemble those of septic endocardi-
tie, it is necessary to revise the views concerning the etiology of the lat-
ter. Assistant Z. Ya. Abdullakhodzhayev (Stalinabad) related experience in
the treatment of chronic and subacute forms of brucellosis with the aid of a
new and merciful method of electropyrexia (production of artificial fever in
patients who do not have a raised temperature).
Prof 0. D. Sokolova-ponomareva, Corresponding Member of the Academy of
Medical Sciences USSR, described in detail the characteristics of the clinical
course of brucellosis in children. Brucellosis in children is distinguished
by a definite polymorphism, various afflications of the skin (rashes) and of
the lymphatic system, vascular insufficiency, and gastrointestinal disturbances
(dyspepsia and colites). In addition to inoculation therapy and the applica-
tion of antibiotics, complete and effective treatment must include good care,
good naa-ishment, and administration of vitamin C.
Prof Z. V. Yermol'yeva, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Medical
Sciences USSR, reported on the results of a clinical investigation of the
therapeutic effectiveness of antibiotics. According to Yermol'
results were obtained by applying biomycin and terramycin in combination with
the brucellosis vaccine. Yeva, the best
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However, as has been pointed out in a report by Prof A. F. Bilibin, Cor-
responding Member of the Academ
f M
y o
edical Sciences USSR, it is an error to
assume that the application of antibiotics has opened a new era in the therapy
of brucellosis. The therapy of this disease still remains as difficult and
complex as it was before. one cannot assert that some method or preparation
is preferable to others, because the success of any method of treatment depends
on the stage and period of the disease at which treatment has been begun. Syn-
thomycin and streptomycin must undoubtedly be replaced by levomycetin and blo-
mycin. The effectiveness of antibiotics can be improved by applying them to-
gether with the vaccine at the stage of the disease during which the causative
factor plays the principal role.
M. M. Rementsova, Candidate of Biological Sciences (Kazakh SSR), raised
the interesting question in regard to the zoonotic factor in the epidemiology
of brucellosis. After pointing out that Prof Karakulov in his report almost
failed to touch on the problem of the natural reservoirs of brucellosis, she
expressed the opinion that one cannot regard farm animals as the principal and
only reservoir of brucellosis infection. Many cases of the reappearance of
brucellosis at farms after its complete elimination there have been recorded.
Observations have confirmed that blood-sucking ticks, rodents of the mouse
family, and wild, hoofed animals are carriers and transmitters of the brucellosis
infection. The problem of the natural reservoirs of brucellosis requires further
study.
The experience which has been acquired in the prevention and treatment of
brucellosis, particularly as far as elimination of reservoirs and immunization
of human beings are concerned, enables us to raise at this point the question
of the complete elimination of this disease, especially in the areas of the
country where animal husbandry plays an important role.
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