Low Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Humans and Small Ruminants in the Gambia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis is a worldwide zoonosis with significant impact on rural livelihoods and a potentially underestimated contributor to febrile illnesses. The aim of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans and small ruminants in The Gambia.

Methods

The study was carried out in rural and urban areas. In 12 rural villages in Kiang West district, sera were collected from humans (n = 599) and small ruminants (n = 623) from the same compounds. From lactating small ruminants, milk samples and vaginal swabs were obtained. At the urban study sites, sera were collected from small ruminants (n = 500) from slaughterhouses and livestock markets. Information on possible risk factors for seropositivity was collected through questionnaires. Sera were scre

SUBMITTER: Germeraad EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5100947 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature