Publications by authors named "Ghebremeskel Habteyohannes Efrem"
Am J Trop Med Hyg
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease affecting livestock and the study aimed to determine its prevalence and awareness among dairy farmers in Eritrea's Maekel and Debub regions.
- A total of 416 dairy cattle owners and workers were surveyed between August 2021 and February 2022, revealing an apparent brucellosis seroprevalence of about 1.2%, with many participants unaware of the disease.
- Results showed low overall knowledge (mean score: 6.53/20) about brucellosis, with specific demographic factors influencing awareness, but no significant difference in knowledge based on risky practices.
Article Synopsis
- Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease prevalent worldwide, particularly in Eritrea, was studied for its prevalence and risk factors among dairy cattle in Maekel and Debub regions from August 2021 to February 2022.
- A total of 2,740 dairy cattle were tested, revealing a true individual-level prevalence of approximately 1.3% and herd-level prevalence of 7.0%, with identified risk factors including non-pregnant lactating cows and farms with a history of abortion.
- The study concludes that while the current prevalence of brucellosis is low, proactive measures are essential to prevent potential increases in infection rates.
