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[Global prevalence of human brucellosis]
1Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Fuzhou 350001, China.
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|December 10, 2020
Summary
Human brucellosis prevalence and distribution have significantly changed globally over the past decade. While some areas show improvement, new disease hotspots are emerging, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Brucellosis remains a significant global public health concern.
- Understanding current prevalence and distribution is crucial for control efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the latest global prevalence, distribution, and emerging hotspots of human brucellosis.
- To update the understanding of brucellosis epidemiology worldwide.
Main Methods:
- Utilized official national reports and World Organization for Animal Health data.
- Calculated annual incidence rates for countries worldwide.
- Described the global distribution patterns of human brucellosis.
Main Results:
- High brucellosis incidence rates were observed in Kenya (203.07/100,000), Yemen (89.96/100,000), Syria (47.26/100,000), Greece (42.96/100,000), and Eritrea (21.82/100,000).
- Improvements in brucellosis control were noted in some previously epidemic areas compared to 2006 data.
- New hotspots are appearing, especially in Africa and the Middle East, with fluctuating incidence.
Conclusions:
- Global brucellosis incidence and distribution have undergone substantial changes in the last ten years.
- Continued surveillance and targeted interventions are necessary, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.
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