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ArticleVeterinary world2024

Seroprevalence of brucellosis among high-risk individuals in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

Mustafa A Najim, Yahya A Almutawif, Hamza M A Eid, Amjad M Yousuf, Hazem A Alahmadi, Muath E Alharbi, Ziad O Aljabri, Hatim M Makhdoom, Mohammed S Yoniss, Ibrahim H A Abd El-Rahim and 1 more

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Mustafa A NajimDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Yahya A AlmutawifDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Hamza M A EidDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Amjad M YousufDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Hazem A AlahmadiDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Muath E AlharbiDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Ziad O AljabriDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Hatim M MakhdoomDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed S YonissDepartment of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 41411, Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim H A Abd El-RahimDepartment of Environmental and Health Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia.
Amer AlshengetiDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background and Aim: Brucellosis is a highly contagious, neglected zoonotic disease of major importance worldwide. The disease is endemic in many countries, burdening healthcare systems and the livestock industry and representing a persistent public health concern in these countries. Brucellosis is considered an important occupational hazard for livestock workers. Limited studies have investigated human brucellosis in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of brucellosis among employees of high-risk brucellosis professions, including veterinarians, animal herders, and abattoir workers in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and to determine the associated risk factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the period of January-March 2023. Ninety blood samples were collected from individuals occupationally at risk of exposure to Results: Among the 90 participants among the high-risk individuals, Conclusion: Brucellosis is a high-risk occupational disease among workers with close contact with livestock. This study demonstrates that the seroprevalence of brucellosis among occupationally high-risk individuals in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, is relatively low compared to other countries in the region. Nevertheless, educational programs should be implemented to improve knowledge regarding brucellosis, particularly among high-risk individuals.

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Brucella IgGBrucella IgMbrucellosisMadinahserological assaysundulant feverzoonosis

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