Sero-prevalence of human brucellosis and associated factors among febrile patients attending Moyale Primary Hospital, Southern Ethiopia, 2023: Evidences from pastoralist community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease often contracted through contact with animals and consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. Despite being the most common cause of non-malarial acute febrile illness brucellosis is often misdiagnosed in healthcare setups. The global incidence of Brucella infection is reported to be over 2 million cases annually. In Ethiopia, there are varying reports on the prevalence of brucellosis, and just a few researches have been undertaken on the prevalence among febrile patients. Therefore, this study aimed to determine sero-prevalence of human brucellosis and associated factors among febrile patients attending Moyale Primary Hospital in southern Ethiopia.

Methods

Cross-sectional study was conducted on 293 febrile patients att

SUBMITTER: Sileshi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651574 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature