[Human and animal brucellosis in Caltagirone (CT) area: epidemiological features]

The Authors report an epidemiological investigation about human and animal brucellosis, during 1993-97, in Caltagirone (CT) area. A remarkable increase of the cases of human brucellosis related to the increase of ovine-caprine brucellosis cases because of particular climatic conditions during 1996 (morbility index 61 x 100.000 residents) is reported. Despite the great endeavour of the Veterinary Service of District, the results of prophilaxis of ovine-caprine brucellosis are modest. Looking forward to the eradication of the animal brucellosis, it is necessary to intervene on the market of the milk and its products to decrease the human brucellosis.