The Prevalence of Brucella Agglutinins in Karadach District Among Human, Goats & Sheep

Volume 2 , Issue 1 , May 1999 , Pages 50-57

Authors

Jalal M. Shareef 1 ; Abas A. Abdi 2 ; Ari S. Maroof 2 ; Aras M. Saeed 2

1 College of Veterinary Medicine , University of Sulaimani

2 Veterinary Hospital, Sulaimani, Kurdistan - Iraq

DOI logo 10.17656/jzs.10028

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Abstract

 A preliminary investigation on the prevalence of Brucella agglutinins among farmers and animals was carried out during a 6 months period (Feb - July / 1995). 2131 blood samples were collected from man and animals, including goats, sheep and only 4 cattle. Sera were separated for both card and tube agglutination test. Out of 215 human serum samples 118(54.8%) and 85 (39.53%) were positie by card test and tube agglutination test respectively, 520 (27.13%) and 374 (19.51%) positive serum by above tests were shown respectively from a total of 1916 animal sera.

The economical and public health hazards of brucellosis are highlighted, the essential investigation and further studies for a control program and eradication of this disease are also discussed.

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