Brucella Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Occupationally Exposed Humans in Selected Districts of Southern Province, Zambia

Brucella Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Occupationally Exposed Humans in Selected Districts of Southern Province, Zambia

Background: Brucellosis is a neglected debilitating zoonosis widely recognized as an occupational health hazard. The seroprevalence of human anti-Brucella antibodies in high-risk populations, as well as their risk factors, have not been well-documented in Zambia. This study aimed at estimating the B...

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Main Authors: Melai Mubanga, Ruth L. Mfune, John Kothowa, Ahmed S. Mohamud, Chitalu Chanda, John Mcgiven, Flavien N. Bumbangi, Bernard M. Hang'ombe, Jacques Godfroid, Martin Simuunza, John B. Muma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
anti-bodies
human Brucella
risk factors
seroprvalence
Zambia
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.745244/full

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