Investigation and analysis of brucellosis infection in non-occupational population in Tongxiang City of Zhejiang Province / 中华地方病学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the cases of brucellosis in non-occupational population in Tongxiang City of Zhejiang Province,and to provide a scientific basis for making strategies in brucellosis prevention and control.Methods Rose bengal plate agglutination test (RBPT) and serum tube agglutination test (SAT) were used to detect brucellosis in the general population who were closely contacted with cases in non-occupational groups and who had brucellosis-related symptoms.If the pathogen result was positive,Brandt strain type identification should be done to analyze the reasons for non-occupational population who infected with brucellosis.Results A total of 7 cases of brucellosis were detected in the non-occupational groups,which accounted for 14.58％ of the total number of cases (7/48).Misdiagnosis was common,seasonal incidence was not obvious,transmission route and population infected were diverse.Conclusion The incidence rate of brucellosis is an upward trend,public brucellosis prevention knowledge should be strengthened,and training in diagnostic and treating skills for medical professionals should be provided.