Determination of seroprevalence of brucellosis in livestock and high-risk population in Kurdistan, Western Iran. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aghamohammad, Shadi; Rastin, Mojtaba; Mostafavi, Ehsan; Anaraki, Arian Hajijafari; Rahravani, Maryam; Sadaf, Reza Atashin; Moravedji, Meysam; Rohani, Mahdi
• Is Part Of: Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases. Volume 93(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: Seroprevalence -- Brucellosis -- Livestock -- Slaughterhouse; Communicable diseases in animals -- Periodicals; Veterinary immunology -- Periodicals; Veterinary microbiology -- Periodicals; Immunology -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- immunology -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- veterinary -- Periodicals; Allergy and Immunology -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; Immunologie -- Périodiques; Microbiologie -- Périodiques; Maladies infectieuses -- Périodiques; Communicable diseases; Immunology; Microbiology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 636.08969
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2022.101942
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0147-9571

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Brucellosis is one of the most prevalent zoonotic diseases. Using serological tests are valid and rapid methods that could be used in the detection of the history of getting brucellosis. Considering that Iran is an endemic country for brucellosis, we aimed to investigate the rate of seroprevalence of brucellosis among livestock and human in Kurdistan province. Material and method: Serum sampling was performed from 51 slaughterhouse workers, veterinarians, and husbandry workers, along with 260 livestock (80 cattle, 120 sheep, and 60 goats). Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT), and Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used for livestock and the anti- Brucella IgG antibody was evaluated in human participants. Results: The seroprevalence (based on ELISA assay) in sheep, goats, and cows was 5.8%, 5%, and 1.2%, respectively. Also, the rate of anti- Brucella IgG was 3.9% among human participants. Discussion: the current study, provided some valuable information on the seroprevalence of brucellosis in animal and human participants from the west of Iran. Considering the effects of brucellosis on causing reproductive disorders, including abortion, placental retention, andendometritis controlling the infection could have a significant impact on terms of economy. Highlights: Brucellosis is one of the most prevalent zoonotic diseases with different incidence rates in both animals and humans. Using rapid and valid tests, including serological examination could give valuable data about the rate of seroprevalence. Training the slaughterhouse workers and butchers to use PPE could be useful to decrease the rate of being infected.