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Volume 23

April - June 2007 (Part-II)

Number 3


 

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The effect of lifestyle on brucellosis among
nomads in Khuzestan province of Iran

Seyed Mohammad Alavi1, Abdollah Rafiei2, Abdolrasoul Nikkhooi3

ABSTRACT
Objective: To investigate the effect of lifestyle and related risk factors on brucellosis among nomads in Khuzestan, Iran.
Methodology: It is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in North of Khuzestan, Southern Iran from March 2004 to June 2004. A total of 3594 person took part in this study by randomized cluster sampling. The diagnosis of brucellosis was made by measuring Brucella antibodies. Wright and 2ME with titers equal 1/80 or more were considered positive. Risk factors, such as exposure to animals, ingestion of unpasteurized dairy products were derived from questionnaires.
Results: Two hundred & twenty eight out of 3594 were positive for brucellosis (6.3%). Causative factors included consumption of raw milk (94.7%), fresh cheese (100%), uncooked meat (95.1%), animal skin contact (100%), contact with placenta (27.2%) and living with animal (82%).
Conclusion: This study showed that prevalence of brucellosis among nomads in Iran is high due to their life style.

KEYWORDS: Brucellosis, Life style, Nomads, Khuzestan.

Pak J Med Sci   May - June 2007   Vol. 23 No. 3   358-360


1. Seyed Mohammad Alavi
2. Abdollah Rafiei
3. Abdolrasoul Nikkhooi
1-3: Infectious Disease Ward, Razi Hospital,
Infectious and Tropical disease Research Center,
Ahvaz, Iran

Correspondence

Dr. Seyed Mohammad Alavi
E-Mail: alavi1329dr@yahoo.com

* Received for Publication: July 10, 2006
* Accepted: December 26, 2006



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