scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Bovine Brucellosis and Associated Risk Factors in Western Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 317-324
Author(s):  
Demiso Sima ◽  
Debela Abdeta Ifa ◽  
Akililu Likasa Merga ◽  
Eyob Hirpa Tola
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Bovine Brucellosis ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Western Ethiopia

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated risk factors for bovine brucellosis in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (5Supl2) ◽  
pp. 3413
Author(s):  
Erivânia Camelo de Almeida ◽  
Aderaldo Alexandrino Freitas ◽  
Késia Alcântara Queiroz Pontual ◽  
Marcília Maria Alves Souza ◽  
Marcos Amaku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Complement Fixation Test ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
The State ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Bovine Brucellosis ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Positive Animal

This study was conducted to characterize the epidemiology of bovine brucellosis in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The state was divided into three regions, and in each region, approximately 300 properties were randomly sampled. From these selected properties, a pre-established number of animals were randomly selected and blood serum samples were obtained. A total of 3,901 animals were selected from 900 properties. For each selected property, an epidemiological questionnaire was administered to assess the type of farming, the animal husbandry practices and the sanitary practices that could be associated with the presence of brucellosis infection. The testing protocol consisted of screening the samples with a buffered acidified plate antigen test and retesting the positive samples with a complement fixation test (CF). One positive animal was enough to define an infected herd. The prevalence rates of infected herds and animals in the state were 4.5% [3.2; 6.4%] and 1.4% [0.7; 2.7%], respectively. By region, the prevalence rates of infected herds and animals, respectively, were as follows: Zona da Mata, 3.3% [1.8; 6.1%] and 1.7% [0.5; 3.0%]; Agreste, 7.4% [4.9; 10.9%] and 1.9% [0.8; 3.0%]; and Sertão, 1.3% [0.5; 3.5%] and 0.7% [0.0; 1.6%]. Flooded pastures (OR = 2.86 [1.37; 6.42]) and the presence of 13 or more females in the herd (3rd quartile) (OR = 2.65 [1.19; 5.89]) were identified as risk factors. The existence of veterinary care emerged as a protective factor against bovine brucellosis in the state of Pernambuco (OR = 0.24 [0.10; 0.58]).

scholarly journals Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection and associated risk factors in prison in East Wollega Zone of western Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. e0233314
Author(s):  
Basha Chekesa ◽  
Balako Gumi ◽  
Mahlet Chanyalew ◽  
Aboma Zewude ◽  
Gobena Ameni
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Western Ethiopia

Prevalence of Wound and Associated Risk Factors of Donkeys in Merawi District, North-Western Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atinkut Minale Tsega ◽  
Yalelet Worku ◽  
Tewodros Tesfaye ◽  
Shahid Nazir
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
North Western ◽  
Western Ethiopia

scholarly journals Malaria Incidence and Associated Risk Factors in and Around Anger Gute Town, Western Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mebrate Dufera ◽  
Oljira Kenea ◽  
Geleta Tadele
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Malaria Transmission ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Trend Analysis ◽  
Malaria Incidence ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Western Ethiopia

Abstract Background: Malaria is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. About 75% of the total area of the country is an area of malaria transmission and an estimated 68% of the Ethiopian population is at risk from malaria. Therfore, this study was aimed to evaluate local malaria incidence and associated risk factors in and around Anger Gute town, East Wollega Zone,Oromia Regional State, Western Ethiopia. Methods: Health-facility based cross-sectional study was carried out from June to December 2018. 462 malaria suspected patients attending three health posts and one health center were included in the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and laboratory diagnosis of malaria. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20.0 for windows. Logistic regression was used to examine the effect of each independent variable on incidence of malaria. P values of less or equal to 0.05 were considered significant. Results : Of 462 malaria suspected cases, 122 (26.4%) had Plasmodium infection which was confirmed by microscopy or RDT. 64.75 %, 32 % and 3.75% of malaria was caused by P. falciparum, P. vivax and mixed infections respectively. Malaria incidence in and around Anger Gute town from June to December 2018 was found to be 0.343 % (122/ 35, 585). No significant difference in incidence of malaria was found by sex and age categories of study participants (P>0.05). Incidence of malaria was significantly lower in urban kebeles compared to rural kebeles (COR= 0.359, P=0.00). Incidence of malaria was significantly associated with presence of stagnant water nearby living house (AOD=186.3, P=0.000), utilization of bed net (AOD=0.08, P=0.000), and IRS (AOD=0.056,P=0.03). Six years malaria trend analysis at Anger Gute Health Center showed that number of confirmed malaria cases was significantly decreased in 2014 - 2018 as compared to 2013. Since 2014; numbers of confirmed malaria cases have been more or less constant in Anger Gute health center. Conclusions: Incidence of malaria in and around Anger Gute town was 3.43 per 1000 population at risk of the disease during the study period and was lower than recent incidence of malaria reported from Ethiopia. Trend analysis of malaria from 2014 to 2018 indicated nearly unchanged numbers of malaria cases. This shows presence of low sustained malaria transmission. Integrated vector control efforts are needed to suppress transmission that lead to elimination of the disease in the study setting. Key words: Anger Gute, malaria, malaria incidence

scholarly journals Correction to: Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis and associated risk factors in Nakasongola district, Uganda

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (7) ◽  
pp. 2077-2077
Author(s):  
James Bugeza ◽  
Adrian Muwonge ◽  
Musso Munyeme ◽  
Phillip Lasuba ◽  
Jacques Godfroid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Bovine Brucellosis ◽  
Associated Risk Factors
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