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Ruminant brucellosis in Upper Egypt (2005-2008).

Y M Hegazy1, B Molina-Flores, H Shafik

  • 1Department of Animal Medicine, Veterinary College, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, Egypt. yamen12@yahoo.com

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Brucellosis is widespread in Upper Egypt, affecting cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. Spatial analysis reveals significant clustering, suggesting current control methods like test and slaughter may be insufficient.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary epidemiology
  • Zoonotic disease research
  • Public health

Background:

  • Brucellosis is an endemic zoonotic disease in Egypt, with potential for increasing incidence in both humans and ruminants.
  • Effective control strategies are crucial for mitigating the impact of brucellosis on animal health and human populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and spatial distribution of brucellosis in ruminant populations in Upper Egypt.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current control measures and inform future strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from a large-scale brucellosis control campaign (2005-2008) involving 120,090 ruminants.
  • Estimation of true brucellosis proportions in cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats.
  • Spatial autocorrelation analysis using Global Univariate Moran's I and Local Univariate LISA.

Main Results:

  • Estimated brucellosis proportions: Cattle 0.79%, Buffaloes 0.13%, Sheep 1.16%, Goats 0.44%.
  • 0.2% of households had at least one seropositive animal.
  • Significant spatial heterogeneity and clustering of brucellosis were observed, particularly in northern governorates.

Conclusions:

  • Brucellosis is widespread and unevenly distributed in Upper Egypt.
  • Current control measures, such as test and slaughter, may require augmentation or replacement due to resource limitations and observed spatial patterns.
  • The study highlights challenges in integrating external interventions with national disease control programs.