ArticleThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene2017
Seroepidemiology of Human Brucellosis Among Blood Donors in Southern Ethiopia: Calling Attention to a Neglected Zoonotic Disease.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of seropositive detection rate of Brucella abortus in blood donor populations.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of human brucellosis in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence, diagnosis, and manifestations of brucellosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Pooled it
- Unveiling the epidemiology and community perspectives on bovine brucellosis in North Shewa, Central Highlands of Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Sero-prevalence of human brucellosis and associated factors among febrile patients attending Moyale Primary Hospital, Southern Ethiopia, 2023: Evidences from pastoralist community.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2024Article
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- Socioeconomic, meteorological factors and spatiotemporal distribution of human brucellosis in China between 2004 and 2019-A study based on spatial panel model.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2023Article
- Cross-Sectional Study of Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Bovine Brucellosis in Selected Districts of Jimma Zone, South Western Oromia, Ethiopia.BioMed research international · 2022Article
- Human Brucellosis: Risks and Prevalence among Iranian Blood Donors Residing in Endemic Areas.Transfusion medicine and hemotherapy : offizielles Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Transfusionsmedizin und Immunhamatologie · 2020Article
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Abstract
Human brucellosis is neglected in southern Ethiopia. Although traditional food processing practices and animal husbandry which increase the risk of brucellosis are common, it has not been properly studied yet. This study was conducted to determine the seroepidemiology of brucellosis among apparently healthy individuals in southern Ethiopia. In the study, blood samples were collected to screen for serum agglutinins reactive to stained antigen of Brucella abortus Standard tube titration was performed for reactive serum to determine the titer of the agglutinin. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on possible risk factors for brucellosis. The seroprevalence of human brucellosis in this study was found to be 10.6% (95% confidence interval = 7.0, 14.0). Possession of domestic ruminant animals, contact with ruminant animals, and husbandry practices at home were associated with seropositivity. The higher seroprevalence of human brucellosis in the study area needs attention and additional confirmatory investigation.
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