Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Brucellosis Among Human Population in Duhok City, Iraq
Haval Mohammed Khalid Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Zakho, Kurdistan Region, IraqCorrespondence: Haval Mohammed Khalid, Tel +9647504508093, Email haval.khalid@uoz.edu.krdPurpose: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that contributes to severe global health and economic...
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| description | Haval Mohammed Khalid Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Zakho, Kurdistan Region, IraqCorrespondence: Haval Mohammed Khalid, Tel +9647504508093, Email haval.khalid@uoz.edu.krdPurpose: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that contributes to severe global health and economic issues. In this study, the Rose Bengal Test (RBT), a crucial diagnostic tool for brucellosis in Duhok city, was evaluated in order to offer updated epidemiological data on this disease.Patients and Methods: A total of 339 patients suffered from fever and seeking medical attention in the private medical health center in Duhok city, Iraq, were enrolled after taking ethical approval from committee at Faculty of Sciences, University of Zakho and a verbal consent from each enrolled patient for using his/her blood and data. The blood specimens were tested for Brucella spp. Antibodies using the RBT and blood cultures, followed by spp. determination. A questionnaire form was designed to detect the associated risk factors.Results: Prevalence of brucellosis was 12.6% among participants with a probable diagnosis and 10.3% among those with a confirmed diagnosis (positive blood culture). Most of the positive cases were between the ages of 20 to 40 years. A highly significant (P < 0.0001) association was found between brucellosis with both consuming raw milk and having contact with cattle. The most common species identified were Brucella melitensis (57.1%) and Brucella abortus (42.7%).Conclusion: Brucellosis is a significant cause of fever in the current study and can be detected using the RBT. Human brucellosis can be reduced by minimizing the chances of contact with cattle and consuming boiled or pasteurized milk.Keywords: Brucella species, risk factors, serology, blood culture |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1adaa204ac2c4151be5d795a3c11a9002023-05-09T18:57:55ZengDove Medical PressInfection and Drug Resistance1178-69732023-05-01Volume 162805281183586Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Brucellosis Among Human Population in Duhok City, IraqKhalid HMHaval Mohammed Khalid Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Zakho, Kurdistan Region, IraqCorrespondence: Haval Mohammed Khalid, Tel +9647504508093, Email haval.khalid@uoz.edu.krdPurpose: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that contributes to severe global health and economic issues. In this study, the Rose Bengal Test (RBT), a crucial diagnostic tool for brucellosis in Duhok city, was evaluated in order to offer updated epidemiological data on this disease.Patients and Methods: A total of 339 patients suffered from fever and seeking medical attention in the private medical health center in Duhok city, Iraq, were enrolled after taking ethical approval from committee at Faculty of Sciences, University of Zakho and a verbal consent from each enrolled patient for using his/her blood and data. The blood specimens were tested for Brucella spp. Antibodies using the RBT and blood cultures, followed by spp. determination. A questionnaire form was designed to detect the associated risk factors.Results: Prevalence of brucellosis was 12.6% among participants with a probable diagnosis and 10.3% among those with a confirmed diagnosis (positive blood culture). Most of the positive cases were between the ages of 20 to 40 years. A highly significant (P < 0.0001) association was found between brucellosis with both consuming raw milk and having contact with cattle. The most common species identified were Brucella melitensis (57.1%) and Brucella abortus (42.7%).Conclusion: Brucellosis is a significant cause of fever in the current study and can be detected using the RBT. Human brucellosis can be reduced by minimizing the chances of contact with cattle and consuming boiled or pasteurized milk.Keywords: Brucella species, risk factors, serology, blood culturehttps://www.dovepress.com/seroprevalence-and-associated-risk-factors-of-brucellosis-among-human--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IDRbrucella speciesrisk factorsserologyblood culture |
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| title | Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Brucellosis Among Human Population in Duhok City, Iraq |
| title_full | Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Brucellosis Among Human Population in Duhok City, Iraq |
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| title_short | Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Brucellosis Among Human Population in Duhok City, Iraq |
| title_sort | seroprevalence and associated risk factors of brucellosis among human population in duhok city iraq |
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