Browsing by Author "Simuunza, Martin"

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    • 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: ...

    • Documenting the absence of bovine brucellosis in dairy cattle herds in the southern region of Malawi and the associated knowledge, attitudes and practices of farmers 

      Kothowa, John P; Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Hang’ombe, Bernard M.; Simuunza, Martin; Muma, John B. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-09)
      There is paucity of Brucella prevalence data in Malawi. For this reason, a cross-sectional study was conducted, from 06 January 2020 to 27 February 2020, to estimate the seroprevalence of brucellosis in dairy cattle herds amongst smallholder farmers, government and private dairy farms in the southern region. A total of 529 serum samples were screened for anti-Brucella antibodies using the Rose Bengal ...