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  • Seroepidemiological study of brucellosis disease in Varzeghan city in 2021
  • Negin Ranjbar,1,* Mahshid Rostamzadeh,2 Sadaf Salehyad,3 Hannahneh Mosayeebi,4
    1. Medical training center Atebba
    2. Medical training center Atebba
    3. Medical training center Atebba
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  • Introduction: Brucella abortus bacteria and Malt fever disease is one of the common diseases of humans and animals. This disease has different effects on different people. One of the groups at risk is pregnant women. In this study, the prevalence and incidence of Brucella abortus among pregnant women in Varzeghan city was investigated by measuring IgG and IgM antibodies.
  • Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive study that took place in the first 3 months of 1400 in Varzeghan city. In this study, blood samples were taken from 100 pregnant women. In the present study, all consumables and ELISA kits used commercially were purchased from Pishtaz Teb Company.
  • Results: The results of the study after conducting the ELISA test on the samples showed that 60 cases (60%) of IgG antibodies were negative and 5 cases (5%) of IgM antibodies were positive.
  • Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it can be said that the prevalence of Brucella abortus among pregnant women in Varzeghan city is high compared to other cities in the country. Considering the importance of this disease in pregnant women, further investigations in this city are necessary. It seems
  • Keywords: Brucella abortus, pregnant women, Varzeghan city, antibody