Retrospective evaluation of humane brucellosis in the region of Prizren
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Medical Science - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
Prizren and its region for years considered an endemic area for brucellosis. The first case occurred in 1980 in Dragash, but subsequently occurred in Prizren and Rahovec.Aim: Epidemiological features of human brucellosis in the Prizren region, its trend and incidence over the years 2003-2012. Material and methods: In this study we have used data from the registration forms of infective disease, epidemiological surveys, and monthly and annual reports of the National Public Health Institute in Prizren. The data are processed and analyzed using descriptive epidemiological method. Results: In the period 2003-2012 are recorded 215 cases of human brucellosis in the region of Prizren. The municipality with the most recorded cases is Prizren with 43.72%, while with less is Malisheva with only 4.19 % of cases. Year with more cases was 2010th. 140 (65.12%) affected cases were male, and 75 (34.88%) cases were female. The most affected age group was 25-44 years with 67 (31.16%) cases, while the age group 0-4 years has been the least affected with only 4 (1.8%) cases. Incidence per 100000 was 5.82, while at the national level was 3.92/100000 (p<0.05), while the states of the EU / EEA report 0,126 on average (p<0.05). Conclusion: Brucellosis is a public health problem in the region of Prizren. The incidence is very high, and this area remains an endemic area for this disease. Recommendations: It’s needed to mobilize the veterinary and public health services to put under the control of brucellosis, and even intent to eliminate it.
Authors and Affiliations
F. U. Kryeziu*| National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo in Prizren., S. Abdushi| Regional Hospital “Prim.Daut Mustafa” Prizren., V. Xh. Kryeziu| National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo in Prizren., F. D. Mazreku| Regional Hospital “Prim.Daut Mustafa” Prizren., N. Hulaj| National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo in Prizren., T. Gjergji| National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo in Pristina., I. Dedushaj| National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo in Pristina., J. Abrashi| National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo in Prizren.
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- DOI 10.14196/sjms.v2.i8.882
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