Serological survey of brucellosis in some areas of Baghdad city

Abstract EN

A serological survey for brucellosis was conducted in some farm animals, farmers and veterinarians in Baghdad city during the period from October, 2012 to April, 2013.

A total of 140 serum samples were taken from farm animals 24 cows, 14 sheep and 102 goats and 26 human serum samples were randomly collected from different ages and sexes in different area in Baghdad (Abo-Graib, Al-Radwania, Al-Gehad and Al-yosefia).

Serological tests (Rose Bengal and tube agglutination test) were done on these serum samples and the prevalence in farm animals was 30% (12.5% in cattle, 28.57% in sheep and 34.31% in goats) by rose Bengal test and 19.28% (8.33% in cattle, 21.42% in sheep and 21.56% in goats) by tube agglutination test.

The prevalence of brucellosis in human was 26.92% by rose Bengal test and 19.33% by tube agglutination test.

The highest titers of antibodies were recorded between 1/80-1/640 in goats, while in human the titers were between 1/160-1/320.

The high prevalence of brucellosis in human and animals indicates that the disease is endemic in this area and control programs should be implemented to reduce or eradicate brucellosis.