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Human brucellosis and associated risk factors in the Middle East region: A comprehensive systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Frequency of Human Brucellosis Complications in West Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.MicrobiologyOpen · 2026Pooled it
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- Spatio-temporal analysis of human brucellosis in North Khorasan, Iran (2015-2023): A cross-sectional study.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2026Article
- CueO Possesses Copper Detoxification Activity Linking Bacterial Virulence and Drug Resistance in Brucella.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2026Article
- Host and Pathogen Genetic Determinants of Brucellosis in Veterinary-One Health Interface: A Review.Veterinary sciences · 2026Review
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- Brucellosis vaccine development: immunological mechanisms, animal models, and future directions.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
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- Epidemiological analysis of human brucellosis in North Khorasan province, Iran (2018-2023): a six-year multicenter retrospective study.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Epidemiological assessment of bovine brucellosis in Iranian dairy farms: regional Seroprevalence and demographic indicators (2023-2024).Veterinary research communications · 2025Article
- Rapid detection of brucellosis by a two-signal vertical flow immunoassay based on sea urchin-like gold nanoparticles.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2025Article
- Camel milk is a neglected source of brucellosis among rural Arab communities.Nature communications · 2025Article
- Human Brucellosis in the Rural and Urban Population of Pakistan: Seroprevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations.Current microbiology · 2025Article
- Whole-Genome Sequencing of Brucella melitensis Isolates from Kuwait for the Identification of Biovars, Variants, and Relationship within a Biovar.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2025Article
- The history of brucellosis in the Middle East: insights for contemporary health challenges.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Human brucellosis, caused by the bacteria Methods: This meta-analysis and systematic review focuses on the prevalence rate, risk factors, and diagnostic methods of human brucellosis in Middle Eastern countries, where the disease remains a significant public health issue. The analysis included 92 studies conducted between 1993 and 2024, following specified inclusion and exclusion criteria among symptomatic patients across these countries. The prevalence rate was calculated by dividing positive samples by total samples. The I2 index and Chi-squared test assessed study heterogeneity. Significant heterogeneity occurred when I2 exceeded 50 %. Results: The highest prevalence rate was observed in Oman, Lebanon, and Kuwait countries, emphasizing a notable burden of Discussion: This comprehensive review emphasizes the need for tailored strategies to control brucellosis in the Middle East, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis, public awareness, and effective treatment protocols. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals working to mitigate the impact of this disease in the region.
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