Epidemiological Feature of the Human Brucellosis Prevalence in People in Southern Cities of Khorasan Razavi, Iran

Riabi, Hamed Ramezani Avval; Razmara, Hossein

doi:10.5812/zjrms.7911

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“…The study results showed that 47.72% and 52.27% of the patients were rural and urban residents, respectively. Also, the results of the study showed a 40.9% prevalence in housewives, which is in agreement with the findings of Ramazani (26) and Karimi (18). They reported that most cases of brucellosis occurred among housewives (35.3% and 28.7%, respectively).…”

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Brucellosis in Herat Province, Afghanistan: Epidemiological Status and Risk Factors

Abedi¹,

Salguqie²,

Alemzadeh³

2021

Shiraz E-Med J

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Background: Human brucellosis, also known as Malta fever, is an acute systemic zoonotic disease in several parts of the world. The most pathogenic Brucella specie is Brucella melitensis that occurs in the human population of all age groups and of both sexes. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate human Brucella infection in Afghanistan. Methods: The participants in this cross-sectional study were 44 patients diagnosed with Brucella infection during eight months and confirmed using Wright test by physicians of Iran Clinic Hospital. For data analysis, a statistical model was used through SPSS. Results: The most affected patients were female housewives (40.9%) and students (18.18%). The most frequent clinical manifestations were recurrent attacks of fever (95.34%), weight loss (81.39%), loss of appetite (79.06%), musculoskeletal pain (69.76%), boredom (67.44%), and lethargy (60.46%). A total of 41 (93.18%) patients mentioned the consumption of unpasteurized milk as the source of infection. Conclusions: The study results revealed that the main route of Brucella transmission in Afghanistan is the consumption of contaminated dairy products. The highest prevalence of brucellosis was observed among the young and middle-aged populations and housewives.

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Brucellosis in Herat Province, Afghanistan: Epidemiological Status and Risk Factors

Abedi¹,

Salguqie²,

Alemzadeh³

2021

Shiraz E-Med J

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“…After many days, leads to acute complications such as tissue necrosis and hemolysis that eventually cause death (16). The prevalence of Compsobuthus matthiesseni species in the present study was similar to that of other studies in Iran (2,3,12,13,16,17,19). Two cases of Simonoides farzanpay species were found in the Barmeh Sabz village.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Scorpions are nocturnal arachnids with worldwide distribution from tropical to temperate, including deserts, savannas, tropical forests, and mountains over 5500 m in altitude, and the intertidal areas, and because they attack humans and are considered a threat to their lives (1,2). Scorpions are of various lengths and sizes, ranging from 13 to 220 mm, and their morphologic structures are easily identifiable (3).…”

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Faunistic Study of Scorpions in Lendeh County in 2020

Jamshidi,

Mohammadi,

Solymanpour

et al. 2023

Compr Health Biomed Stud

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Background: Given the importance of scorpion stings and poisonous creatures that cause casualties and fatality to humans and located in the city of Lendeh (in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province) in the tropical zone, this study has been conducted. Objectives: The results can be used in the prevention, control, and treatment programs and for research purposes in the country. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 59 samples were collected from five rural areas of Lendeh county in the summer of 2020. The samples were transferred to the entomology and parasitology laboratory of the Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences. They were identified using stereomicroscope-based diagnostic key scorpions in Iran. Results: In this study, 59 samples from five villages in the summer 2020 collection, including 5 species of 2 families, were identified Buthidae and Liochelidae. Mesobuthus eupeus with 30 samples (50.8%), the dominant species and species Hemiscorpios lepturus with 16 samples (27.1%), Compsobuthus matthiesseni with 10 samples (16.9%), Simonoides farzanpay with 2 cases (3.3%) and any Hottentata schach 1 sample (1.6%) had the lowest reported among the species identified. Conclusions: Considering the importance of scorpion stings in Iran, identifying the fauna of Scorpions seemed necessary. Observation of Hemiscorpius lepturus species in this area as the main cause of death due to scorpion stings in Iran; it can be dangerous for the residents of these areas. Therefore, the present research can be an introduction to continue the work and complete the research on the scorpions of this region.

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“…According to Zeinalian Dastjerdi et al (2012), given the risk of contact with infected animals and their products, the mean age of the affected cases was 31.3 years 23 . Nevertheless, other studies have reported a peak of cases in the age group older than 50 years 20 .…”

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confidence: 82%

Epidemiological Characteristics and Trend in the Incidence of Human Brucellosis in Iran from 2009 to 2017

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Background: The development of preventive measures and promotion of healthcare delivery systems for disease management is dependent on detecting the incidence rates of the diseases and important risk factors. The current study aimed to determine some epidemiological indices and trends of the human brucellosis incidence in Iran between 2009 and 2017. Study design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: In the current study, online data were gathered from all cases of brucellosis who were potentially or definitely diagnosed and registered in medical centers, hospitals, laboratories, and private clinics in all districts of Iran. Epidemiologic questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic and background characteristics, risk factors, high-risk behaviors, and lab test results, respectively, based on the national brucellosis control plan. Results: A total of 138,448 cases of brucellosis have been studied in Iran from 2009 to 2017. The highest (25.89) and the lowest (12.07) incidence rates were observed in 2014 and 2009, respectively. In this nine-year study, the highest incidences were reported in the Hamadan, Lorestan, Kurdistan, and Kermanshah provinces. The cumulative percentages of the disease were estimated for different variables at the following rates: by gender: 57.9% for males; by age groups: 36.2% and 16.7% for the 25-44 and16-24 years age groups, respectively; by occupation: 33.2% for housewives; and by residential area: 75.7% for rural residents. Conclusions: Based on the obtained results, although the incidence of human brucellosis in Iran has declined since 2015, the number of cases has remained high.

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Epidemiological Feature of the Human Brucellosis Prevalence in People in Southern Cities of Khorasan Razavi, Iran

Abstract: Background: Brucellosis is one of the most important zoonoses in humans. Objectives: The purpose of our study was to identify factors affecting the incidence of brucellosis in human society and proposing a plan to reduce the burden of disease.

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Brucellosis in Herat Province, Afghanistan: Epidemiological Status and Risk Factors

Brucellosis in Herat Province, Afghanistan: Epidemiological Status and Risk Factors

Faunistic Study of Scorpions in Lendeh County in 2020

Epidemiological Characteristics and Trend in the Incidence of Human Brucellosis in Iran from 2009 to 2017

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