Department of Veterinary Public Health, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia
Research Article
Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Small Ruminants and Public Awareness towards Brucellosis in Two Districts of West Guji Zone, Southern Oromia, Ethiopia
Author(s): Miessa Banata*, Yehualashet Behailu, Solomon Mekuria and Kassaye Aragaw
Brucellosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic illnesses in the world. A close human-animal contact and tradition of raw animal product consumption make zoonosis among the major public health hazards, with particular implication to pastoral area such as West Guji zone. Lack of sufficient awareness regarding the disease in the area is another considerable issue. A cross sectional study was conducted with the objectives of estimating seroprevalence of small ruminants’ brucellosis, assessing associated risk factors and understanding the community awareness towards the disease. Systematic sampling methods were used to select the study animals. Accordingly, 324 small ruminants (132 sheep and 192 goats) and 52 human sera samples were collected. These samples were first screened by Rose Bengal Plate Taste (RBPT) and then positive ones were finally confirmed by I-ELISA. Out of which.. View More»
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