Prevalence and prevention of brucellosis in cattle in Lebanon
| Autor: | Raed Al Hakeem, Ali Salami, Jeanne El Hage, Rana Awada, Hussein F. Hassan, Nada Nehme |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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0301 basic medicine
Veterinary medicine medicine.medical_specialty 030106 microbiology 030231 tropical medicine Disease SF1-1100 Serology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Blood serum SF600-1100 medicine brucella abortus and melitensis General Veterinary business.industry Public health Zoonosis public health Brucellosis vaccines zoonosis medicine.disease Animal culture Vaccination brucellosis Herd business Research Article |
| Zdroj: | Veterinary World, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 364-371 (2020) Veterinary World |
| ISSN: | 2231-0916 0972-8988 |
| Popis: | Background and Aim: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium of the genus Brucella. This disease is present worldwide, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries, where it is endemic. This first-of-its-kind study in Lebanon aimed to assess the prevalence of brucellosis across the country and to determine the efficacy of a vaccine for reducing losses in herds so that its toll on public health is reduced. Materials and Methods: Three hundred and fifty-three blood serum and 261 milk samples were obtained from cows in different areas of Lebanon. The samples were analyzed using serological tests (rose Bengal, milk ring, and indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]) and confirmed with competitive ELISA and polymerase chain reaction. Results: The highest rate of Brucellae was found in the Bekaa region (10%). After vaccination of 5 cows and 13 heifers at different times, the results showed that all the vaccinated animals have developed an immune response to brucellosis 60 days after vaccination. This vaccine can be considered as stable and preventative to protect against brucellosis in animals and thus protect the public from this infection. Conclusion: These findings will provide further insight into designing future targeted awareness interventions and adapted policies as efforts toward reducing the prevalence and prevention of brucellosis in cattle in Lebanon. |
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