Molecular Detection of Brucella spp. DNA in Patients with Manifestations Compatible with Emotional Disorders

Kechagia, M.

doi:10.2174/1874279301105010008

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“…This may be attributed to the fact that rural dwellers are more likely to have regular contact with livestock. In endemic areas where animal breeding is a significant source of living, regular contact with livestock may mean regular exposure to the disease [25,38,39]. Continued exposure to brucellosis results in poor diagnosis due to chronicity, relapse, or continued reinfection and its better done with the Coombs test [36,40].…”

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis among high-risk individuals in Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria

Agada¹,

Mohammed²,

Ogugua³

2018

Int J One Health

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Background and Aim: Brucellosis caused by Brucella species is a zoonotic disease prevalent in Nigeria. Data on this disease in humans and its risk factors in Lafia, Nasarawa State, are lacking. This study was, therefore, designed to determine the prevalence of brucellosis and the risk factors among individuals most at risk in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Materials and Methods:This study was conducted on high-risk individuals in the area using the Rose Bengal test (RBT) and questionnaire.Results: Out of the 160 respondents tested for seropositivity to brucellosis, 10% (16/160) prevalence was recorded with the RBT. None of the factors evaluated was found to be significantly associated with the seroprevalence of brucellosis in the area. On the other hand, final logistic regression analysis found the knowledge of brucellosis to be significantly associated with the profession (OR=11.52; 95% CI=1.47-90.46; p=0.02) and age (OR=2.6; 95% CI=1.11-4.19; p=0.023). Furthermore, practices that expose to Brucella infection were found to be significantly associated with the site (OR=4.02; 95% CI=5.29-333.33; p=0.000) and marital status (OR=2.44; 95% CI=1.03-5.75; p=0.042). Conclusion:Brucellosis is prevalent among occupationally exposed individuals in Lafia. There should be continued surveillance for the disease and education of high-risk individuals in the area.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis among high-risk individuals in Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria

Agada¹,

Mohammed²,

Ogugua³

2018

Int J One Health

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“…According to one study, patients with emotional disorders who did not have acute or chronic brucellosis were found to have Brucella deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in their blood. Out of 20 patients with emotional disorders, 3 (15%) had Brucella DNA found; however, all the controls tested negative (Kechagia et al,2011).…”

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confidence: 96%

Bacillus cereus Isolates Obtained from Food Used in Infant and Child Nutrition

Urhan,

Can

2023

Current Researches in Health Sciences-Iii

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In the present study, a total of 80 sample materials were used (30 powdered baby formulas, 25 jarred baby foods, and 25 cereal-based products). The isolation of Bacillus cereus from the samples was performed with the classical culture technique. The isolates were confirmed as B. cereus with PCR targeting the hemolysin gene. Emetic (ces) and diarrheal toxin genes (nhe, hbl, cytK) were detected by multiplex PCR in confirmed isolates. As a result of the study, 62.5% (50/80) of the samples were found to be contaminated with B. cereus. B. cereus could not be detected in jarred baby foods. B. cereus was detected at 83.3% (25/30) and 100% (25/25) in powdered baby foods and cereal-based products, respectively. Thirteen (26%) of 50 isolates confirmed by PCR carried at least one gene responsible for toxin synthesis. Only nhe gene was found in three (6%) isolates, and nhe and cytK genes were found together in 10 (20%) isolates. It was found that none of the isolates had ces and hbl genes and all isolates were able to form hemolysis on blood agar and two isolates were psychrotrophic. In conclusion, the presence of enterotoxigenic and psychrotrophic B. cereus strains in powdered baby formulas and cereal-based products may be risky for infants and young children whose immune systems and intestinal microbiota are not fully developed.

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confidence: 96%

Biopolymer Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Bacteria and Its Use in Health

Bayraktar

2023

Current Researches in Health Sciences-Iii

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Bacterial cellulose is frequently used because it is economical and suitable for various production areas. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a pure, crystalline material with superior properties, synthesized by aerobic bacteria. BC is produced by some bacteria, such as Gluconacetobacter xylinum, which stores abundant amounts of fibrils in 3D networks. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a very comprehensive biomaterial. It is used in many areas such as the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, industrial and agricultural sectors. By producing bacterial cellulose from waste materials, it reduces costs and allows the use of environmentally friendly materials. BC can be used practically in different scientific researches and studies, especially in medical devices. Due to its excellent nanostructure and properties, bacterial cellulose is used in many medical treatments and textural applications. The search for new and active BC-producing microbial strains provides an impressive boost to BC production processes. Membrane types prepared with BC accelerate the wound healing process and prevent complications. Bacterial cellulose composites containing various materials have been designed to increase their applicability to living tissue. BC allows biocomposites to regulate cell adhesion for scaffolds and grafts. Bacterial cellulose, which is used to replace or support drug treatment, is increasingly being investigated. This study includes biocompatible and biodegradable bacterial celluloses, current biomedical applications, exploratory studies, and low cost BC production methods.

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Molecular Detection of Brucella spp. DNA in Patients with Manifestations Compatible with Emotional Disorders

Cited by 8 publications

References 28 publications

Prevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis among high-risk individuals in Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria

Prevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis among high-risk individuals in Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria

Bacillus cereus Isolates Obtained from Food Used in Infant and Child Nutrition

Biopolymer Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Bacteria and Its Use in Health

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