Identification and effect decomposition of risk factors for Brucella contamination of raw whole milk in china.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lack of clear risk factor identification is the main reason for the persistence of brucellosis infection in the Chinese population, and there has been little assessment of the factors contributing to Brucella contamination of raw whole milk. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors affecting Brucella contamination of raw milk, and to evaluate effective measures for disease reduction in order to determine preventive strategies.

Methods and findings

A nationwide survey was conducted and samples were obtained from 5211 cows corresponding to 25 sampling locations throughout 15 provinces in China. The prevalence of Brucella in the raw milk samples averaged 1.07% over the 15 Chinese provinces, while the prevalence of positive areas within these regions ran

SUBMITTER: Ning P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3707899 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature