The economic burden of brucellosis in Western Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species, remains a major public health and economic challenge in regions dependent on livestock farming. In Iran, particularly in the western provinces, the disease imposes a heavy burden on healthcare systems and households through medical costs and productivity losses. This study quantified the economic burden of brucellosis in western Iran to inform policy and resource allocation.

Methods

A cross-sectional cost-of-illness study was conducted among 427 brucellosis patients in Lorestan province. Data on direct medical costs (hospitalization, medications, diagnostics), direct non-medical costs (transportation, accommodation), and indirect costs (productivity losses) were collected using a bottom-up approach. All c

SUBMITTER: Behzadifar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661891 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature