Author(s): Aqad Habib, Near A., Qamor J., Azrot R.
Article publication date: 2003-12-01
Vol. 21 No. 4 (yearly), pp. 244-248.
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Keywords
Brucellosis, B. melitensis, B. abortus, B. suis, cowmilk, Tiaret, Algeria
Abstract
A serological study was undertaken to determine the incidence of brucellosis in Tiaret District, 300 km west of the capital Algiers. A random sample of 430 participants was selected. 239 females and 194 males with an age range of 10-60 years. The sample included 60 professionals (veterinarians, abattoir workers, breeders and butchers). 37.6% were positive, of these 41% were females and 33.5% were males, all age groups were affected. The commonest type of brucellosis was due to Brucella melitensis 94.45% of cases followed by Brucella abortus 3.7% and Brucella suis 1.85%. We think most of the infections were due to cows milk consumption.