Seroepidemiology of selected zoonotic infections in Basra region of Iraq
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2006; 12 (1-2): 112-118
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ABSTRACT
A community-based seroepidemiological study was made of 4 common zoonotic infections [brucellosis, hydatidosis, toxoplasmosis and visceral leishmaniasis] in 3 areas [rural, urban and suburban semirural] in Basra governorate, southern Iraq. The prevalence of brucellosis was higher in the suburban semirural area [29.3%] than the rural and urban areas. The prevalence of hydatidosis [19.0%-35.5%] and toxoplasmosis [41.1%-52.1%] were relatively high in all 3 areas. With respect to visceral leishmaniasis, low rates of infection were reported [0.2%-1.9%]. The study shows in general that the suburban semirural area is at highest risk of zoonotic infections compared with other areas. The results could form a rational basis for the planning of an integrated comprehensive approach for control of zoonotic infections in the areas surveyed
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
População Rural
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População Urbana
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Leishmaniose
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Estudos Soroepidemiológicos
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Toxoplasmose
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Prevalência
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2006
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