Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in western Rajasthan
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Brucellosis is the most common zoonotic disease in the world and also an important zoonotic problem in western India, which also accounts economic losses of about Rs 350 million per year and is endemic throughout the country1 . The exact magnitude of this problem is not known because of paucity of reports. The present study was conducted on 350 persons with risk factors for Brucellosis and 100 controls were screened with ELISA (Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) and SFA (Stained febrile antigen test) for seroprevalence and complete clinical history, and history of exposure to milk, meat and animals was elucidated. Significant results were observed in group with meat handlers and milkman and Veterinarian. In this study, it has been observed that 28 (28%) milkmen and veterinarians, 21(42%) meat handlers, 26(13%) cases of PUO (Pyrexia of unknown origin) and 4(4%) normal healthy control were positive for Brucella IgG antibody. Thus, Brucellosis needs to be considered as an important differential diagnosis in patients with PUO and awareness of risk groups is needed to take appropriate preventive measures and to accept control measures.
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Sabir Ali
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