Seroprevalence of brucellosis in workers of slaughter houses in the municipalities of Tolima (Colombia)

Abstract

Human brucelosis is usually detected onpersonnel whom keep permanent closer cattle contact or frequently ingestion of inadequatecattle derivated processed products.Methods: A cross-sectional study was designedto determinate the seroprevalence of Brucellainfection in workers of slaughterhouses of theTolima region (Colombia). A group of 186workers were evaluated by using serological testlike rose bengal test, complement fixation testand Elisa.Results: An aproximated 4% prevalence ofBrucella antibodies were detected in the examinatedpopulation. Showy correlation betweenseropositive and hygienic work conditions werefounded.Conclusions: Slaugtherhouses workers have anelevated risk infection due to Unfavorable workhygienical conditions.

Keywords

• Brucelosis
• test
• Colombia
• slaugtherhouses
• workers