Abstract

MORALES ORTEGON, Diego Fernando  and  COMBARIZA BAYONA, David Andrés. Seroprevalence of brucellosis in abattoir workers in municipalities in Tolima (Colombia). Rev. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2004, vol.2, n.1, pp.15-23. ISSN 1692-7273.

Human brucelosis is usually detected on personnel whom keep permanent closer cattle contact or frequently ingestion of inadequate cattle derivated processed products. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed to determinate the seroprevalence of Brucella infection in workers of slaughterhouses of the Tolima region (Colombia). A group of 186 workers were evaluated by using serological test like rose bengal test, complement fixation test and Elisa. Results: An aproximated 4% prevalence of Brucella antibodies were detected in the examinated population. Showy correlation between seropositive and hygienic work conditions were founded. Conclusions: Slaugtherhouses workers have an elevated risk infection due to Unfavorable work hygienical conditions.

Keywords : Brucelosis; test; Colombia; slaugtherhouses; workers.

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