Prevalence study in Cameroon identifies Brucella abortus as the endemic Brucella species in livestock.

ABSTRACT: Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease impacting agricultural economies, as well as animal and human health globally. In sub-Saharan Africa, brucellosis is considered endemic in many countries based on serological evidence, although the presence and distribution of specific Brucella species remain unverified due to limited bacteriological confirmation. Due to the economic importance and national/international trade routes, this cross-sectional study investigates Brucella prevalence in 4612 animals (cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs) from slaughterhouses in the Far-North, North, and West regions of Cameroon sampled between February 2021 and May 2023. The analysis includes serology (Rose Bengal Test and indirect Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), culture, real-time PCR, and next-generatio

SUBMITTER: Guela GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12748910 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature