Incidence Patterns and Occupational Risk Factors of Human Brucellosis in Greece, 2004-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis is the most common bacterial zoonosis worldwide. Greece has the highest reported incidence among EU countries. However, occupational risk factors have not been well described.

Objective

To determine the incidence patterns and exposure risk factors of brucellosis in Greece.

Methods

We used national-level surveillance and occupational denominator data to estimate the incidence patterns and exposure risk factors of brucellosis in Greece, with particular emphasis on occupation.

Results

Between November 2003 and December 2015 a total of 2159 human brucellosis cases was reported. The mean incidence rate was 1.62 per 100 000 population per year. A large majority of cases (77.1%) reported consumption of unpasteurized milk or contact with livestoc

SUBMITTER: Lytras T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6817955 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature