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Ali B, Naeem M, Ullah S, Manzoor H, Asif M, Mahmood N, Kanwal A, Bourhia M, Dauelbait M, Dawoud TM, Khan A, Ali A, Iqbal F. Molecular detection, seasonality, epidemiology and effect of Brucella melitensis infection on the hematological profile of cattle breeds. Sci Rep 2025; 15:11842. [PMID: 40195375 PMCID: PMC11977288 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-94370-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2025] [Accepted: 03/13/2025] [Indexed: 04/09/2025] Open
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Brucellosis is a bacterial zoonosis caused by various Brucella species, affecting both animals and humans. The incidence is particularly high in tropical and subtropical regions that are known for higher tick density. Present study was designed to improve our knowledge regarding Brucella melitensis infection in Pakistani cattle. A total of 903 blood samples were collected. Three cattle breeds, Holstein Friesian (N = 298), Sahiwal (N = 299), and crossbred (N = 306), were enrolled along with epidemiological data during March 2022 till April 2023 from district Multan in Punjab province. A PCR-based approach targeting IS711 estimated an overall prevalence of 4% (39/903). Representative partial IS711 sequences of three Pakistani isolates revealed a single genotype that was similar to Brucella melitensis sequences reported from aborted fetus in China. All cattle breeds were equally susceptible to this infection. For Sahiwal breed, bacterial infection varied between sampling seasons. Epidemiological factor analysis revealed that farms where only cattle were reared and dogs at farm having tick load had higher Brucella melitensis infection rates. Red blood cells, lymphocyte (%), monocyte (%), mean cell volume, hematocrit, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and platelet count were significantly disturbed in Brucella melitensis positive cattle of all three breeds. A longitudinal survey and phylogenetic positioning of Brucella melitensis is recommended for epidemiological correlation, diagnosis and treatment of brucellosis in Pakistan.
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- Babar Ali
- Department of Zoology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, 06314, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
- Institute of EcoHealth, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Swalife Biotech Ltd Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, Cork, Ireland
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- University of Bahr el Ghazal, Freedowm Stree, 91113, Wau, South Sudan.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Zoology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24420, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, 06314, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan.
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Li K, Cheng D, Xing Z, Fan Y, Xu Q, Chen X, Li M, Zhao H, Piao D, Jiang H. A family cluster of Brucella abortus infections possibly due to contact with a sika deer in Northeast China. Future Microbiol 2025; 20:391-394. [PMID: 40105372 PMCID: PMC11980451 DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2025.2479297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2025] [Indexed: 03/20/2025] Open
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Brucellosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide. Although deer are reportedly infected by Brucella spp., deer-associated brucellosis cases have been rare. In this study, two patients in Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China, were diagnosed with brucellosis. They have contacted a sick sika deer before onset which was bought from another province, but have no contact with other infection sources. Molecular genotyping indicated that both were infected with Brucella abortus. This might be the first human cases caused by deer-associated B. abortus strains despite the frequent reports of B. abortus in deer. The role of deer in the transmission of B. abortus should be taken into consideration.
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- Kun Li
- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracing and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, Changping, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The General Hospital of Beidahuang Group, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Endemic Disease and Vector Biology Control, Heilongjiang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracing and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, Changping, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracing and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, Changping, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The General Hospital of Beidahuang Group, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The General Hospital of Beidahuang Group, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracing and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, Changping, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracing and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, Changping, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracing and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, Changping, China
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Wu Q, Sun C, Guo L, Xie Y, Zhang J, Yin D. Preparation and evaluation of Brucella T4SS recombinant proteins in serodiagnosis of human brucellosis based on TMT-based proteomics technology. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2025; 14:1514046. [PMID: 39885966 PMCID: PMC11779724 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1514046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2024] [Accepted: 12/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2025] Open
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Introduction Brucellosis, a significant zoonotic infectious disease, poses a global health threat. Accurate and efficient diagnosis is crucial for prevention, control, and treatment of brucellosis. VirB proteins, components of the Type IV secretion system (T4SS) in Brucella, play a pivotal role in bacterial virulence and pathogenesis but have been understudied for their diagnostic potential. Methods Tandem Mass Tag (TMT) proteomics technology was utilized to identify highly expressed VirB proteins from wild-type Brucella strains. Recombinant T4SS proteins were prepared, and an indirect ELISA method was established for serological diagnosis of human brucellosis. Results Seven T4SS proteins (rVirB3, rVirB4, rVirB9, rBMEII0036, rVirB8, rVirB11, and rVirB10) were expressed used to construct the indirect ELISA method which showed high diagnostic accuracy. Sensitivity and specificity of the proteins exceeded 0.9100 and 0.9167, respectively, demonstrating good performance comparable to traditional LPS and Rose Bengal Ag antigens. Cross-reactivity was observed in a limited number of serum samples from febrile patients without brucellosis. Conclusions The study highlights the potential of VirB proteins as novel diagnostic antigens for human brucellosis. Future research can further optimize the use of VirB proteins in diagnostic assays and explore their applications in vaccine development.
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- Qi Wu
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biological Data Mining and Healthcare Transformation, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Huai’an Hospital of Huai’an City, Huai’an, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biological Data Mining and Healthcare Transformation, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biological Data Mining and Healthcare Transformation, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biological Data Mining and Healthcare Transformation, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Key Laboratory of Human Genetics and Environmental Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biological Data Mining and Healthcare Transformation, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Key Laboratory of Human Genetics and Environmental Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Menshawy AMS, Vicente AF, Hegazy YM, Djokic V, Hamdy MER, Freddi L, Elbauomy EM, Sayour AE, Ponsart C, Abdel-Hamid NH. Animal Brucellosis in Egypt: Review on Evolution, Epidemiological Situation, Prevalent Brucella Strains, Genetic Diversity, and Assessment of Implemented National Control Measures. Microorganisms 2025; 13:170. [PMID: 39858938 PMCID: PMC11767844 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13010170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2024] [Revised: 01/04/2025] [Accepted: 01/07/2025] [Indexed: 01/27/2025] Open
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Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease that has a significant economic and public health impact, especially in endemic countries. This review delves deeply into brucellosis's current epidemiological situation and potential sources of livestock infection in Egypt during the last two decades. MLVA-16 and Whole Genome Sequencing based on core-genome SNP analyses confirm the presence of different B. abortus and B. melitensis outbreak strains, both older widely disseminated Brucella strains and newly introduced ones. Despite implementing the test-and-slaughter control strategy over forty years, the disease is still endemic, and different Brucella species circulate among several animal species. The raising of mixed animal species in the same households or farms, exposure to aborted animals, and lack of public awareness about brucellosis transmission are among the main risk factors for increasing livestock brucellosis prevalence in Egypt. Young animals' voluntary vaccination, lack of a nationwide animal identification system, and uncontrolled animal movement stand beyond the ineffectively applied control strategy and may be subdued by applying mass vaccination to decrease disease prevalence dramatically and target imported camels, domestic pigs, and dogs (housed and stray) in the national control surveillance. Increasing awareness through educational campaigns is compulsory to reduce brucellosis transmission risk to livestock/humans.
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- Ahmed M. S. Menshawy
- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt;
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- WOAH/EU & National Reference Laboratory for Animal Brucellosis, ANSES/Paris-Est University, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France; (A.F.V.); (V.D.); (L.F.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafr El-Sheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt;
- Department of Clinical Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- WOAH/EU & National Reference Laboratory for Animal Brucellosis, ANSES/Paris-Est University, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France; (A.F.V.); (V.D.); (L.F.); (C.P.)
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- WOAH Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis, Department of Brucellosis Research, Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo 12618, Egypt; (M.E.R.H.); (E.M.E.); (A.E.S.)
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- WOAH/EU & National Reference Laboratory for Animal Brucellosis, ANSES/Paris-Est University, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France; (A.F.V.); (V.D.); (L.F.); (C.P.)
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- WOAH Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis, Department of Brucellosis Research, Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo 12618, Egypt; (M.E.R.H.); (E.M.E.); (A.E.S.)
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- WOAH Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis, Department of Brucellosis Research, Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo 12618, Egypt; (M.E.R.H.); (E.M.E.); (A.E.S.)
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- WOAH/EU & National Reference Laboratory for Animal Brucellosis, ANSES/Paris-Est University, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France; (A.F.V.); (V.D.); (L.F.); (C.P.)
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- WOAH Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis, Department of Brucellosis Research, Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo 12618, Egypt; (M.E.R.H.); (E.M.E.); (A.E.S.)
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Ameni G, Zewude A, Bayissa B, Alfaki IA, Albizreh AA, Alhosani N, Mohteshamuddin K, Degefa BA, Hamad ME, Alkalbani MS, Abdelhalim MM, Abdelazim AS, Koliyan RA, Kayaf K, Al Nuaimat MM, Barigye R, Willingham AL, Tibbo M, Edo BM, Sori T, Eltahir YM. Seroprevalence and molecular detection of Brucella infection in livestock in the United Arab Emirates. Int J Vet Sci Med 2024; 12:91-100. [PMID: 39189011 PMCID: PMC11346334 DOI: 10.1080/23144599.2024.2384015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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Small ruminants and camels are important livestock species in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), although Brucella infection can limit their productivity. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of Brucella infection and its associated risk factors in small ruminants and camels in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Additionally, seropositive animals were tested for the DNA of Brucella. Multispecies competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (c-ELISA) and multispecies indirect (i-ELISA) were used to test 3,086 animals from 2022 to 2023. Brucella cell surface 31 kDa protein (bcsp31) gene-based real-time polymerase chain reaction (q-PCR) was used to detect Brucella DNA. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess the association between seroprevalence and potential risk factors. The overall seroprevalences of Brucella infection were 1.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.2%-2.2%) and 5.8% (95% CI, 5.0%-6.7%) based on serial and parallel testing, respectively. The DNA of Brucella was detected in 13 of the 51 seropositive animals. The overall seroprevalence of Brucella infection was associated with the region, type of animal holding, species, and age of the animals. In conclusion, this study documented Brucella infection in small ruminants and camels in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, warranting necessary intervention strategies to eliminate Brucella infections in livestock populations.
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- Gobena Ameni
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Vaccine Production and Drug Formulation Directorate, National Veterinary Institute, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia
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- Department Business and Statistics, College Economics and Business, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Geography, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Geography, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Extension Services & Animal Health Division, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Extension Services & Animal Health Division, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Extension Services & Animal Health Division, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Extension Services & Animal Health Division, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Animal Development & Health Department, Ministry of Climate Change & Environment, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Animal Development & Health Department, Ministry of Climate Change & Environment, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Subregional Office for the Gulf-Cooperation Council States and Yemen, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Clinical Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University, Bishoftu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University, Bishoftu, Ethiopia
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- Extension Services & Animal Health Division, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Narimisa N, Razavi S, Masjedian Jazi F. Risk Factors Associated with Human Brucellosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2024; 24:403-410. [PMID: 38597916 DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2023.0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Background: Brucellosis is a zoonosis disease that can affect humans and a wide range of domestic and wild animals. Susceptibility to brucellosis in humans can be related to various factors, such as nutritional and occupational factors. This study evaluated factors related to brucellosis and identified influential risk factors for human infection. Methods: We performed a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of studies in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Crude odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to measure the strength of the association between some potential factors and the risk of brucellosis. Results: From 277 initial studies, 19 case-control studies were included in this review. Significant risk factors for brucellosis included occupation (OR 3.31, 95% CI 1.68-6.55), having aborted animals (OR 4.16, 95% CI 2.03-8.50), consumption of meat (OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.44-3.36), unpasteurized milk (OR 3.86, 95% CI 1.81-8.23), and raw cheese (OR 4.20, 95% CI 1.63-10.85). Conclusion: The results of this study advance the understanding of the etiology of brucellosis. In this meta-analysis, we found the association of different environmental factors with the risk of brucellosis. Additional high-quality prospective studies are needed to determine whether these factors cause brucellosis and to identify other factors.
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- Negar Narimisa
- Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Dawood AS, Elrashedy A, Nayel M, Salama A, Guo A, Zhao G, Algharib SA, Zaghawa A, Zubair M, Elsify A, Mousa W, Luo W. Brucellae as resilient intracellular pathogens: epidemiology, host-pathogen interaction, recent genomics and proteomics approaches, and future perspectives. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1255239. [PMID: 37876633 PMCID: PMC10591102 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1255239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Brucellosis is considered one of the most hazardous zoonotic diseases all over the world. It causes formidable economic losses in developed and developing countries. Despite the significant attempts to get rid of Brucella pathogens in many parts of the world, the disease continues to spread widely. Recently, many attempts proved to be effective for the prevention and control of highly contagious bovine brucellosis, which could be followed by others to achieve a prosperous future without rampant Brucella pathogens. In this study, the updated view for worldwide Brucella distribution, possible predisposing factors for emerging Brucella pathogens, immune response and different types of Brucella vaccines, genomics and proteomics approaches incorporated recently in the field of brucellosis, and future perspectives for prevention and control of bovine brucellosis have been discussed comprehensively. So, the current study will be used as a guide for researchers in planning their future work, which will pave the way for a new world without these highly contagious pathogens that have been infecting and threatening the health of humans and terrestrial animals.
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- Ali Sobhy Dawood
- Engineering Laboratory for Tarim Animal Diseases Diagnosis and Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western China, School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for Tarim Animal Diseases Diagnosis and Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, China
- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU) and MAO Key Laboratory for Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU), Wuhan, China
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biological Engineering and Technology, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Engineering Laboratory for Tarim Animal Diseases Diagnosis and Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, China
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Moez NM, Hosseini SM, Kalhori F, Shokoohizadeh L, Arabestani MR. Co-delivery of streptomycin and hydroxychloroquine by labeled solid lipid nanoparticles to treat brucellosis: an animal study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14012. [PMID: 37640734 PMCID: PMC10462690 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41150-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Can brucellosis-related biochemical and immunological parameters be used as diagnostic and treatment indicators? The goal of this project was to look at biochemical parameters, trace elements, and inflammatory factors in the acute and chronic stages of brucellosis after treatment with streptomycin and hydroxychloroquine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (STR-HCQ-SLN). The double emulsion method was used for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Serum levels of trace elements, vitamin D, CRP, and biochemical parameters were measured in rats involved in brucellosis. The therapeutic effect of STR-HCQ-SLN was compared with that of free drugs. In both healthy and infected rats, serum concentrations of copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium, and biochemical parameters of the liver were significantly different. By altering the serum levels of the aforementioned factors, treatment with STR-HCQ-SLN had a positive therapeutic effect on chronic brucellosis. Vitamin D levels declined (46.4%) and CRP levels rose (from 7.5 mg to less than 1 mg) throughout the acute and chronic stages of brucellosis. This study showed that by comparing the biochemical parameters and the levels of trace elements in the serum of healthy and diseased mice in the acute and chronic stages of brucellosis, it is possible to get help from other routine methods for diagnosis.
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- Narjes Morovati Moez
- Infectious Disease Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Khoshnood S, Pakzad R, Koupaei M, Shirani M, Araghi A, Irani GM, Moradi M, Pakzad I, Sadeghifard N, Heidary M. Prevalence, diagnosis, and manifestations of brucellosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:976215. [PMID: 36619963 PMCID: PMC9813401 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.976215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objectives Brucellosis is one of the most prevalent zoonotic diseases common between humans and animals. Despite eradication efforts, the burden of the disease is well-known in endemic countries and in countries where brucellosis has not been an important health issue until recently. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, diagnosis, and manifestations of brucellosis. Methods In this study, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and Google scholar databases were systematically searched to find studies published from 2011 to 2021. The search was conducted using text words and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Terms on the prevalence of brucellosis. Stata software 14.0 was used for all analyses. Results Based on the results, the pooled prevalence of brucellosis was 15.27% (95% CI: 9.68-21.86; heterogeneity I 2 index: 97.43; p < 0.001) for man and 15.33% (95% CI: 7.19-25.75; heterogeneity I 2 index: 98.19; p < 0.001) for woman. Age (coefficient: 0.240; p = 0.480), gender (coefficient: -0.017; p = 0.800), and publication year (coefficient: 0.114; p = 0.861) showed no significant effect on heterogeneity among studies. Egger's test indicated a significant publication bias for the prevalence of brucellosis (coefficient 3.894; p < 0.001). Moreover, the trim-and-fill method exhibited that the adjusted prevalence of brucellosis (18.30%, 95% CI: 14.10-22.52) was not significantly different from the original prevalence of brucellosis. Conclusion The pooled estimate for brucellosis prevalence was estimated as 15.53%. To better understand the epidemiology of brucellosis globally, more extensive studies are needed to be conducted throughout the world, especially in developing and low-income countries.
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- Saeed Khoshnood
- Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Ilam University Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, North Tehran Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Virology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Science, Ilam, Iran
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- Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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Elsohaby I, Kostoulas P, Elsayed AM, Ahmed HA, El-Diasty MM, Wareth G, Ghanem FM, Arango-Sabogal JC. Bayesian Evaluation of Three Serological Tests for Diagnosis of Brucella infections in Dromedary Camels Using Latent Class Models. Prev Vet Med 2022; 208:105771. [PMID: 36183654 DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with significant economic and public health impacts. The disease has been found in ruminants, including camels, but clinical diagnosis of camel brucellosis is difficult due to the lack of clinical signs. Thus, this study aimed to estimate the sensitivity (Se) and specificity (Sp) of the Buffered Plate Antigen Test (BPAT), Rose Bengal Test (RBT), and indirect ELISA (i-ELISA) for the diagnosis of Brucella infection in dromedary camels imported from Sudan to Egypt. The secondary objective of the study was to calculate the animal-level true prevalence of Brucella infection in imported camels. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 921 apparently healthy camels randomly selected from those imported from Sudan and kept in the quarantine stations in the Shalateen area of the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, between June 2018 and January 2019. Serum samples were collected and analyzed using BPAT, RBT, and i-ELISA. The posterior estimates [medians and 95% Bayesian probability intervals (95% BPI)] for Se and Sp of the three serological tests were obtained using Bayesian latent class models (BLCMs). The BLCM was fitted with the assumption that the BPAT and RBT tests were conditionally dependent on the true brucellosis status of camels. All tests had comparable and high Se (>86%) and Sp (>98%). The animal-level true prevalence of Brucella infection in imported camels was 8.6% (95% BPI: 6.8 - 10.7). Based on these findings, the three assays could be used for the initial screening of Brucella infection in camels. However, the BPAT and RBT are more suitable for use in camel brucellosis control and eradication program in Egypt because of their low unit cost and fast turnaround time compared to the i-ELISA. In addition, BPAT and RBT could be performed in the field where in-vivo tests are rarely used due to logistic and management constraints.
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- Ibrahim Elsohaby
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong; Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice (OHRP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Animal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Public and One Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karditsa GR 43100, Greece
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- Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute-Al-Shalateen Provincial Lab, Egypt
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- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute-Mansoura Provincial Lab, Egypt
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- Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses (IBIZ), Naumburger Str. 96a, D-07743 Jena, Germany; Bacteriology, Immunology, and Mycology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh 13736, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt
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- Département de pathologie et microbiologie, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2, Canada
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Elmonir W, Abdel-Hamid NH, Hamdy MER, Beleta EIM, El-Diasty M, Melzer F, Wareth G, Neubauer H. Isolation and molecular confirmation of Brucella suis biovar 2 from slaughtered pigs: an unanticipated biovar from domestic pigs in Egypt. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:224. [PMID: 35698071 PMCID: PMC9195200 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03332-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Brucella suis is a zoonotic pathogen with a serious impact on public health and the pig industry worldwide. Information regarding B. suis in pigs in Egypt is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of B. suis in slaughtered domestic pigs at El-Basatin abattoir in Cairo, Egypt. A total of 1,116 domestic pigs slaughtered in 2020 were sampled for Brucella isolation and identification. Identified Brucella isolates were molecularly confirmed at species, and biovar levels using Bruce ladder PCR and Suis ladder multiplex PCR. Additionally, high-risk practices of 16 abattoir workers (4 veterinarians, 10 butchering and evisceration workers, and 2 scalding workers) were investigated using a pre-piloted structured questionnaire. Results Brucella isolates were recovered from 1.3% of examined pigs (n = 14) at consistently low rates (1.1—2.9%) across the year of sampling from February to December 2020. All isolates were confirmed as B. suis biovar (bv) 2. Remarkably, 92.9% (13/14) of isolates showed atypical ability to produce H2S and hence were considered as B. suis bv2 atypical phenotype. The prevalence was higher in males (1.8%) than in females (0.9). However, this difference was not significant (Odds ratio = 1.9; CI 95% 0.7 – 5.7; P = 0.2). No detectable pathological lesions were associated with B. suis bv2 infection in examined pigs. All strains were isolated from cervical lymph nodes, highlighting a potential oral transmission. High-risk practices were recorded among swine abattoir workers in this study: 75% do not wear gloves or disinfect their knives daily, and 18.8% were willing to work with open wound injuries. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first isolation of B. suis bv2 in Egypt. Detection of H2S producing B. suis bv2 atypical phenotype is alarming as it may result in misinterpretation of these isolates as highly human pathogenic B. suis bv1 in Egypt and possibly elsewhere. Further epidemiological tracing studies are crucial for the detection of the origin of this biovar. Including pigs in the national surveillance program of brucellosis, and an education program for swine abattoir workers about occupational risk of B. suis is a need in Egypt. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12917-022-03332-2.
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- Walid Elmonir
- Department of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine (Zoonoses), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo, 12618, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo, 12618, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo, 12618, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, P.O. Box 264-Giza, Cairo, 12618, Egypt
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- Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonosis, Friedrich-Loeffler Institut, Naumburger Str. 96a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonosis, Friedrich-Loeffler Institut, Naumburger Str. 96a, 07743, Jena, Germany. .,Department of Bacteriology, Immunology, and Mycology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, PO Box 13736, Toukh, Moshtohor, Egypt.
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- Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonosis, Friedrich-Loeffler Institut, Naumburger Str. 96a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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