The aim of this review was to characterize human and animals brucellosis epidemiology in Yemen and also guides policy makers to draw sound decisions regarding brucellosis control policies. The seroprevalence of human brucellosis in Yemen was ranging from 0.3 to 32.3%. Nevertheless, it is suggested that a stronger inter-sectoral collaboration among pregnant women, veterinary, medical and public health professionals and country level in terms of one-health approach should be promoted. In spite of this disease is reported in humans and all domestic animals of the country, Yemeni people lack awareness about the zoonotic potential of the disease with their existing habit of raw milk consumption and close contact with domestic animals.

The aims of this review were to characterize human and animals brucellosis epidemiology in Yemen and also guide policy makers to draw sound decisions regarding brucellosis control policies. The Seroprevalence of human brucellosis in Yemen was ranging from 0.3 to 32.3%. Nevertheless, it is suggested that a stronger inter-sectoral collaboration among pregnant women, veterinary, medical and public health professionals and country level in terms of one-health approach should be promoted. In spite of this disease is reported in humans and all domestic animals of the country, Yemeni people lack awareness about the zoonotic potential of the disease with their existing habit of raw milk consumption and close contact with domestic animals.

Introduction: Brucellosis is a leading cause of zoonosis worldwide caused by the bacterial genus. Brucella that transmitted to humans via either, direct or indirect contact with infected animals or their products. Yemeni pregnant women are not routinely tested for Brucellosis. There is no published data concerning brucella seroprevalence during pregnancy. Therefore the aims of our study were to determine the seroprevalence associated risk factors of brucella infection among pregnant women in Sana'a city, Yemen. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in some hospitals and clinical health centers in Sana'a city, Yemen from June to August 2016 in order to assess the seroprevalence of brucella IgM and IgG antibodies to brucella among pregnant women by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. The serum sample was collected from 304 pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic in some hospitals and health centers in Sana'a city. Before collection of sample, questionnaires were revolved to the pregnant women to obtain data on sociodemographics, obstetric characteristic, risk factors and clinical symptoms associated with brucella infection. Results: Of the 304 pregnant women, 42(13.82%) and 17(5.95%) were positive for antibrucella IgM and IgG antibodies, respectively. Urban erea observed significance with anti-brucella IgM seropositive antibodies and also a significant association was found with headache (IgG, P=0.01) and undulant fever (IgM, P=0.02) for brucella IgG and IgM antibodies respectively. All of the possible risk factors studied and reproductive characteristics were not significantly associated with infection (P-value>0.05). Conclusion: The overall seroprevalence of brucella antibodies was high. This is suggest¬ing that a sustained infection in the Yemeni population and indicating endemicity. Adoption of brucella screening into the antenatal profile tests is recommended. Advance study intended to compare all provinces in the country for brucella seroprevalence in order to get a comprehensive information of the problem is recommended.

Introduction: H. pylori is the most common human bacterial pathogen that colonizes the gastric epithelium especially in those habitual Qat chewers; it influence can absorption of glucose which is also abnormal in DM patients, its common infection in diabetic patients who have inadequate metabolic control, this study was conducted to reveal the prevalence of H. pylori among T2DM and non-DM patients and potential risk factors. Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in some hospitals and clinics in Ibb city, Yemen, and there were 200 patients who included in this study. Data were collected through structural intervals questionnaire and sampling information. Results:The overall prevalence of H. pylori among diabetics and non-diabetics was 39.0%. Its prevalence in diabetics was 49%, while in non-diabetics was 29%.There was strong significant association between H.pylori infections and diabetes P=0.004, H.pylori infections and Qat chewing P=0.003 and H.pylori infection and the increase in HbA1c P=0.001. Conclusion:Positive H. pylori DM patients should update their sugar level values and control the disease. Further research is highly recommended on relationship between H. pylori infections and diabetes complications (using a cohort study) enhancing personal hygiene and prevention of chewing Qat is essential to decrease the risk of infection.