-
Mail Address
vetviju@gmail.com
close
CITE
Avinash Reddy D., D.K. Singh, B.G. Mantur, Ashok Kumar, Gita Kumari, S. Rajagunalan, Vysakh Mohan and Pavan Kumar P. .(2014). "Seroepidemiology of Human Brucellosis in Karnataka". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 12 Issue 2. Page No: 113-115
Seroepidemiology of Human Brucellosis in Karnataka
Page No. : 113-115
ABSTRACT
A seroprevalence study of brucellosis in humans was undertaken among high risk population of north Karnataka. A total of 201 serum samples were collected from various high-risk group individuals and subjected to three different tests i.e., Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT), standard tube agglutination test (STAT) and 2mercaptoethanol test (2-MET). On the analysis of 201 serum samples, 30 (14.92%) were positive to RBPT, 33(16.41%) to STAT and 8 (3.98%) to 2-MET. The prevalence of brucellosis was found to be highest among individuals in the age group of >50 yrs and lowest in age group of <20 yrs. Sex wise prevalence of brucellosis was more prevalent among males compared to females.Keywords: Brucellosis, human, 2-mercaptoethanol, North Karnataka, serological tests