Seroprevalence and risk factors for brucellosis amongst livestock and humans in a multi-herd ranch system in Kagera, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis remains a significant health and economic challenge for livestock and humans globally. Despite its public health implications, the factors driving the endemic persistence of Brucella at the human-livestock interface in Tanzania remain poorly elucidated. This study aimed to identify the seroprevalence of Brucella infection in livestock and humans within a ranching system and determine associated risk factors for disease endemicity.

Methods

A cross-sectional sero-epidemiological study was conducted in 2023 in Tanzania's Karagwe District, involving 725 livestock (cattle, goats, sheep) from 10 herds and 112 humans from associated camps. Seroprevalence was assessed using competitive ELISA while epidemiological data were collected via questionn

SUBMITTER: Lyimo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563785 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature