Spatio-temporal analysis of human brucellosis distribution in Neyshabur, Iran from 2015 to 2022, a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human brucellosis is a global endemic disease and a significant public health concern. This cross-sectional study aims to explore the characteristics of human brucellosis, as well as its spatial and temporal clustering.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed the population infected with human brucellosis in Neyshabur, Iran from 2015 to 2022. Data were obtained from the Neyshabur health center. Spatial analysis was conducted using Anselin Local Moran's I and Global Moran's I with ArcGIS 10.8.2. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 26.

Results

During the study period, a total of 4568 brucellosis patients were reported. The incidence of disease was higher in men with 55.37%. The majority of patients belonged to the 30 to 39-year-old

SUBMITTER: Fathabadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11835317 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature