Epidemiology and control of brucellosis in ruminants from 1986 to 1996 in Malta.

A survey on human brucellosis "Malta fever" in IRAN (serelogical and bacteriological investigations)

Evaluation of Survival Analysis Models for Predicting Factors Infuencing the Time of Brucellosis Diagnosis

Background:Brucellosis or Malta fever is one of the most common zoonotic diseases in the world. In addition to causing human suffering and dire economic impact on animals, due to the high prevalence of Brucellosis in the western regions of Isfahan province, this study aimed to analyze effective factors in the time of Brucellosis diagnosis using parametric and semi-parametric mo...

A cross-sectional study of the seroprevalence and flock-level factors associated with ovine and caprine brucellosis in southeastern Iran

This cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate seroprevalence and to identify flock-level factors associated with seropositivity to brucellosis in small ruminants in Kerman province, southeastern Iran. In October-November 2011, serum samples were randomly collected from 1767 sheep and 1233 goats, older than 18 months, from 300 flocks. The sera were initially screened for the presence of a...

Preventive Behaviors of Malta Fever in Country Women: A Family-Based Empowerment Model

Aims: Brucellosis (Malta fever) is one of the most common zoonosis diseases. The role of the family in preventive behaviors against brucellosis is important, so this study was conducted to determine the relationship between preventative behaviors of brucellosis and family-based empowerment models in women in families with brucellosis patients in Iran. Instrument & Methods: 200 people participa...

ارزیابی تاثیر واکسیناسیون بروسلوز در جمعیت دامی کشور بر میزان موارد بروز تب مالت در جمعیت انسانی ایران

 Background: Brucellosis is an important zoonosis that constitutes a serious hazard to public health. Control and eradication programmes have been implemented in many countries where brucellosis exists. Vaccination is the best method for controlling the infection and this must be the first step for the elimination of the disease. In Iran, Malta fever was first recognized in 1932 and con...