• Brucella Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Occupationally Exposed Humans in Selected Districts of Southern Province, Zambia 

      Mubanga, Melai; Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani; Kothowa, John; Mohamud, Ahmed Said; Chanda, Chitalu; Mcgiven, John; Bumbangi, Flavien N.; Hang'ombe, Bernard Mudenda; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Simuunza, Martin; Muma, John Bwalya (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-17)
      Background: Brucellosis is a neglected debilitating zoonosis widely recognized as an occupational health hazard. The seroprevalence of human anti-Brucella antibodies in high-risk populations, as well as their risk factors, have not been well-documented in Zambia. This study aimed at estimating the Brucella seroprevalence in herdsmen and abattoir workers and assess the associated risk factors. Methods: ...
    • Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Brucella Infection in Camels in the Puntland State of Somalia 

      Mohamud, Ahmed Said; Kothowa, John Pilate; Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani; Mubanga, Melai; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Muma, John B. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-19)
      Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease caused by members of the genus Brucella. Camel brucellosis has been reported in almost all camel-rearing countries in Africa and Asia. A cross-sectional study was conducted between February 2020 and February 2021 in Galkayo, Garowe, and Bosaso districts in the Puntland State of Somalia to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in ...