Publications by authors named "Bassem BelHajMohamed"
BMC Vet Res
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Abortion in sheep flocks is a significant economic concern in Tunisia, but there's limited knowledge about the agents causing these abortions, specifically Brucella spp, Toxoplasma gondii, and Coxiella burnetii.
- A study tested blood samples from 793 sheep across 26 flocks, revealing seroprevalence rates of 19.7% for Toxoplasma, 17.2% for Coxiella, and 16.1% for Brucella, with mixed infections present in all flocks.
- The study identified several risk factors—such as flock management practices and neighborhood abortion history—that could increase infection rates, indicating a need for further research to develop effective prevention strategies.
