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Brucellosis is one of the most important zoonotic diseases caused by the bacteria genus Brucella. Brucella can be transmitted directly or indirectly from animals to humans through the consumption of contaminated food, direct contact with infected animal tissues, or inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Brucella can be excreted in various bodily fluids such as urine, milk, and placental fluid. It affects people of all ages and both genders. Brucellosis is an ancient disease known by various names, including Mediterranean fever, Malta fever, gastric remittent fever, and undulant fever. Brucella organisms are small aerobic intracellular coccobacilli that primarily colonize the reproductive organs of host animals, leading to abortions and sterility. Although humans are accidental hosts, brucellosis remains a significant public health problem as the most common zoonotic infection worldwide. Despite significant progress in combating brucellosis in various countries, there are still areas where the infection persists in domestic animals, resulting in frequent transmission to the human population.