Risk factors for human brucellosis in Iran: a case–control study

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Authors

Masomeh Sofian · Arak University of Medical Sciences

Arezoo Aghakhani · Pasteur Institute of Iran

Ali Akbar Velayati · Masih Daneshvari Hospital

Mohammad Banifazl · Iranian Center for Quantum Technologies

Ali Eslamifar · Pasteur Institute of Iran

Amitis Ramezani · Pasteur Institute of Iran

Abstract

Pasteurization of dairy products and education regarding fresh cheese must be pursued for eradication of brucellosis. A major risk factor for acquiring brucellosis is the existence of another infected family member. Therefore screening family members of an index case of brucellosis may lead to the detection of additional cases.

Topics & Keywords

Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment Burkholderia infections and melioidosis Animal Diversity and Health Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 12, Issue 2, pp. 157-161

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2007.04.019

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