ArticleOccupational medicine (Oxford, England)2016
Zoonotic tuberculosis in occupationally exposed groups in Pakistan.
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- Prevalence of tuberculosis in bovines in Pakistan during 2000-2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Pooled it
- Global prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis infections among human tuberculosis cases: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Zoonoses and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Human zoonotic tuberculosis and livestock exposure in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review identifying challenges in laboratory diagnosis.Zoonoses and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Occupational exposure to human Mycobacterium bovis infection: A systematic review.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2018Pooled it
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding bovine tuberculosis in cattle and humans in Malawi.PloS one · 2026Article
- Knowledge and Preventive Practices of Abattoir Workers toward Bovine Tuberculosis in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2024Article
- A one health-focused literature review on bovine and zoonotic tuberculosis in Pakistan from the past two decades: challenges and way forward for control.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2024Review
- Molecular detection and characterization of theMicrobiology spectrum · 2024Article
- Meat safety knowledge, attitude and practices of slaughterhouse workers in Kajiado, Kenya.Veterinary medicine and science · 2024Article
- Occurrence of tuberculosis among people exposed to cattle in Bangladesh.Veterinary medicine and science · 2023Observational
- Zoonotic tuberculosis in a high bovine tuberculosis burden area of Ethiopia.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Occupational exposure to livestock and risk of tuberculosis and brucellosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2022Article
- Histopathological Investigations and Molecular Confirmation RevealBioMed research international · 2022Article
- Molecular characterization ofIranian journal of veterinary research · 2022Article
- Drivers of zoonotic disease risk in the Indian subcontinent: A scoping review.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2021Article
- Occupational exposure and challenges in tackling M. bovis at human-animal interface: a narrative review.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2021Review
- Novel molecular transport medium used in combination with Xpert MTB/RIF ultra provides rapid detection of Mycobacterium bovis in African buffaloes.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Meat Safety in Tanzania's Value Chain: Experiences, Explanations and Expectations in Butcheries and Eateries.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Space-Time Clustering Characteristics of Tuberculosis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, 2015-2019.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Isolation ofJournal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundBovine tuberculosis (bTB) remains a public health threat in low-income countries. Data on human tuberculosis (TB) due to Mycobacterium bovis are poorly documented in developing countries.
aimsTo determine the occurrence of active pulmonary TB due to M. bovis in abattoir workers, butchers, livestock farmers and veterinarians and to document their knowledge and practices regarding bTB.
methodsA cross-sectional study of abattoir workers, butchers, livestock farmers, veterinary doctors and veterinary assistants, which obtained data on socio-demographic conditions, knowledge and practices regarding TB. Sputum samples were collected from respondents with a chronic cough. The chi-squared test was used for statistical analysis.
resultsA total of 141 abattoir workers, 317 butchers, 50 livestock farmers, five veterinary doctors and three veterinary assistants took part. Four out of 16 abattoir workers and 1 out of 50 livestock farmers were positive for M. bovis by PCR analysis. Duration of work as an abattoir worker was significantly associated (P < 0.05) with prevalence of zoonotic TB. The knowledge of abattoir workers, butchers, livestock farmers and veterinary assistants regarding transmission of bTB from animals to humans and the symptoms of TB in humans was very poor. Most of these workers did not use protective equipment and appropriate safe working techniques and were considered at high risk of acquiring zoonotic TB.
conclusionsZoonotic TB is a significant public health issue among professionally exposed groups in Peshawar, Pakistan and suggests a need for further detailed investigations of the disease in this and similar areas.
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