International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 1
First page : (18) Last page : (23)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2584
Prevalence of Caprine and Human Brucellosis Estimated at Slaughterhouses Processing Grilled Meat and Female Goat Meat Traders Consumed in Lubumbashi Neighborhoods, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ngona Idi Abdallah1* , Diafuka Saila-Ngita2, Lenge Mushiya3, Ngulu Nsasi Arthur4, Mahangaiko Muyumba5, Numbi Alain5, Ramazani M6, Ngomb Kazad Aline7, Khang Imvar Esther7, Luboya Roger4, Khang’Maté Akir Bitiang Faustin1
1Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
2Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Tufts University, USA. USAID Grantee| Emerging Pandemic Threats, USAID|RESPOND – Africa
3Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, DRC
4Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, DRC
5Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, DRC
6University clinics of Lubumbashi, University of Lubumbashi, DRC
7Institut Supérieur des Techniques Médicales de Lubumbashi, DRC
*Corresponding Author E-mail: jngona@yahoo.fr
Received: 12.02.2017 | Revised: 23.02.2017 | Accepted: 26.02.2017
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to determine the rate of brucellosis infection in goats slaughtered in small private slaughterhouses; in people involved in the handling of these animals for the preparation of grilled goat meat locally called "mitshopo" and women selling meat at the Lubumbashi market. Specific aims are to identify factors influencing goat and human brucellosis infection, to determine the risk of spread of brucellosis in the population at large from small slaughterhouses and to address areas of collaboration between animal and human health services to control brucellosis infections.
A thorough description of slaughterhouse facilities is conducted to determine the presence of running water, sewer, overall cleanliness, garbage disposal, slaughtering processes, the use of byproducts such as blood and skin. Human and goat blood samples are collected from veins and stored in insulated box. The diagnosis is based on the use of Rose Bengal antigen to determine the presence or absence of Brucella. A logit model is developed to identify risk factors among slaughterhouse personnel.
Descriptive study has demonstrated a prevalence of 1.9% in goats and 9.8% in humans respectively. Relational study through non-parametric test showed no significant difference between the various factors, namely species, site and sex. Areas of collaboration between human and animal health services are identified. This study is an alarm for the presence of brucellosis and therefore requires collaboration between human and animal health services to take sanitary provisions for the well-being of communities and ecosystem, for higher livestock profitability and a bigger socio-economic impact in the community. Future studies are recommended to determine the prevalence of brucellosis in communities and pets exposed to byproducts from slaughterhouses.
Key words: One Health competencies, Serological diagnosis, Zoonosis
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Cite this article: Ngona, I.A., Diafuka, S.N., Lenge, M., Ngulu, N.A., Mahangaiko, M., Numbi, A., Ramazani, M., Ngomb, K.A., Khang, I.E., Luboya, R., Khang’Maté, A.B.F., Prevalence of Caprine and Human Brucellosis Estimated at Slaughterhouses Processing Grilled Meat and Female Goat Meat Traders Consumed in Lubumbashi Neighborhoods, Democratic Republic of Congo, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.5(1): 18-23 (2017). http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2584
