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Childhood brucellosis in Jordan: prevalence and analysis of risk factors

Ahmad M Al-Majali1, Mahmoud Shorman

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan. almajali@just.edu.jo

International Journal of Infectious Diseases : IJID : Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
|September 13, 2008
PubMed

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Childhood brucellosis affects 11.6% of children in Jordan, with higher rates in specific regions. Risk factors include male gender, older age, village living, and contact with small ruminants.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease with global health implications.
  • Childhood brucellosis presents diagnostic challenges and requires epidemiological investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the seroprevalence of Brucella antibodies in Jordanian children.
  • To identify risk factors associated with childhood brucellosis seropositivity.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1282 children aged 15 years or younger.
  • Serological testing using Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT) and ELISA.
  • Multivariate logistic regression to analyze risk factors.

Main Results:

  • The true seroprevalence of childhood brucellosis was 11.6%.
  • Higher seroprevalence observed in Ma'an and Mafraq governorates.
  • Identified risk factors: male gender, age >10 years, village residence, and assisting with small ruminants.

Conclusions:

  • Brucellosis is an important infection in children in Jordan.
  • Small ruminants are a significant source of human Brucella infection.
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