ArticleJournal of advanced veterinary and animal research2024
A retrospective study of zoonotic tuberculosis among livestock farmers of Lahore district using one health approach.
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Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) affects humans and animals regardless of species type, causing huge economic losses and deaths worldwide. However, the mechanisms and risk factors of zoonotic transmission are not well known in Pakistan. The current study aimed to identify the potential risk factors associated with TB in farmers and their animals, particularly exposure to infected animals in Lahore District, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: The study consisted of two components utilizing the concept of One Health. In the first component, a retrospective case-control study of human subjects (cases = 25, control = 25) was conducted from December 2021 to July 2022. In the second component, a cross-sectional analysis of the cattle owned by selected participants (TB cases and healthy controls) was completed in the Lahore district. A single intradermal tuberculin skin test was used to determine TB infection in cattle. Results: A total of 25 TB cases and 25 healthy controls were enrolled. Males in cases were found (OR = 0.01, 95% CI: 0.0002-0.29, Conclusion: This study identified potential risk factors that could contribute to the complex web of TB transmission between humans and animals. Our findings could provide data to inform policy-making and intervention strategies to reduce TB's burden in both populations. Embracing a holistic One Health perspective is imperative to effectively combat this shared health threat.
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