Epidemiological characteristics and spatio-temporal clusters of human brucellosis in Inner Mongolia, 2010-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis poses a significant public health challenge in China. Inner Mongolia, characterized by its developed livestock industry, is the most severe endemic area for human brucellosis. This study aims to describe the epidemiology, explore the spatial-temporal distribution patterns, and clustering characteristics of human brucellosis in Inner Mongolia.

Methods

Data on human brucellosis cases from 2010 to 2021 were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Inner Mongolia. Spatial autocorrelation analysis was used to identify high-risk areas, while spatial-temporal scan statistics were employed to detect changes in clusters over time.

Results

A total of 153,792 brucellosis cases were reported in Inner Mongolia from 2010 to 2021, with a

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11577583 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature