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Brucellosis Identification on Farmers in Pinrang District

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction : Brucellosis is one of twenty-two types of Strategic Animal Diseases (PHMS) that are zoonotic, (i.e., spreadable from animals to humans according to the Decree of The Minister of Agriculture no. 4026 / Kpts. / OT.140 / 3/2013). This study aims to investigate brucellosis transmission on the cattle farmers in Pinrang. Serological diagnosis suggests the possibility of brucellosis-infected cattle farmers in Pinrang based on Rose Bengal Test (RBT) and Complement Fixation Test (CFT). Methods : This research was conducted by taking blood serum from 42 cattle farmers, which then analyzed using the Rose Bengal Test (RBT) and Complement Fixation Test (CFT). Results : Rose Bengal Test (RBT) and Complement Fixation Test (CFT) results showed brucellosis positive on 2 cattle farmer’s samples of Lembang and Dumpanua subdistrict in Pinrang disctrict with age 47 and 53 years old. Conclusion : There were brucellosis cases on cattle farmers in Pinrang district. Keywords: Brucellosis, CFT ,RBT

Source: Nusantara Medical Science Journal

DOI: 10.20956/nmsj.v2i1.2258

Authors: Muslimin, Lucia, Bangsawan, Andi Tenrigau, Utami, Sri

Institution: Hasanuddin University

Language: English

Topic: Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2746915870

FWCI: 0.21

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