Distribution of the Brucella Aglutinin Titers in the Butchers Sera

Abstract

Brucellosis is a contagious zoonosis caused by Brucella Infection is transmitted by wools, hairs, milk, butter, cheese and meats of infected animals. Skin, conjuctiva and respiratory mucosa also constitutes entry routes for bacteria other than digestive system. Wright agglutination is generally used for diagnosis.In this study. Brucella agglutinins were searched in the sera of 100 butchers by agglutination method. The results were compared with control group.  The study group included 100 butchers with a range of 15-56 years old and they were men. The control group included 50 cases with a range of 20-50 years old. In this group the results were negative for 42 cases. 1/20 titer for 6 cases and 1/40 titer for 2 cases. in the study group, results were negative for 36 cases, 1/20 titer for 24 cases, 1/40 titer for 12 cases, 1/80 titer for 15 cases, 1/160 titer for 8 cases, 1/320 titer for 3 cases and 1/640 titer for 2 cases. Positivity was accepted as≥ 1/160 titer and brucella agglutinin positivity was found as 13 %. This study indicates the importance of brucellosis among butchers in a view of public health.