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https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.56.1.12

Sero-epidemiological study of caprine brucellosis in Algeria

Achour Yahia ; Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Sciences Institute. University Saad Dahlab Blida1, Algeria
Khelaf Saidani ; Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Sciences Institute. University Saad Dahlab Blida1, Algeria
Nabila Hammami ; Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Sciences Institute. University Saad Dahlab Blida1, Algeria
Ahmed Kheireddine Metref ; Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Sciences Institute. University Saad Dahlab Blida1, Algeria
Khadidja Hamrat ; Faculty of Veterinary medicine, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj Napoca Romania
Rachid Kaidi ; Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Sciences Institute. University Saad Dahlab Blida1, Algeria, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Nora Mimoune orcid.org/0000-0002-0900-3908 ; Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Sciences Institute. University Saad Dahlab Blida1, Algeria, Higher National Veterinary School, Algiers, Algeria *

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of caprine brucellosis and identify factors influencing its persistence in Algeria. Over the span of a decade, from 2009 to 2018, a sero-epidemiological survey was undertaken, covering a significant population of 51,475 goats. The screening process involved the use of the card agglutination test to detect potential positive samples. Subsequently, positive samples were subjected to confirmation using the complement fixation test. The study revealed an average seropositivity prevalence
of 14.7% over the ten-year duration. A significant difference (P<0.05) was observed between Southern and Northern provinces, registering respective rates of 20.2% and 6.9%. Furthermore, a pronounced effect of gender was evident (P<0.05), with females exhibiting a higher infection prevalence (15.6%) compared to males (7.1%). Similarly, a significant difference was observed concerning the age of animals, with aged individuals showing a prevalence of 15.8% in contrast to young animals at 8.5%. In our current investigation, we observed the
persistence of caprine brucellosis across various provinces in Algeria. Consequently, there is a pressing need to establish and execute a comprehensive strategy aimed at combating and preventing this infection.

Ključne riječi

Algeria; brucellosis; caprine; seroprevalence; risk factors

Hrčak ID:

317597

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/317597

Datum izdavanja:

11.6.2024.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

Posjeta: 520 *