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Prevalence of Brucellosis among Febrile Patients Attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Southwestern Uganda
Author: Benard Bushoborozi1, Ezera Agwu2, *Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1, Samson Adewale Oyebadejo3, Yakubu Sunday Bot1, Mary Gorret Abalinda1, Pius Theophilus1, Onyekachi Splendid Uwakwe1, Kenedy Kyaluzi1 and Sarah Nakyeyune1
Publisher: Elite Journal of Public Health
Published: 2024
Section: School of Allied Health Sciences
Abstract
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease mainly acquired through consumption of infected animal products such as milk and meat. It is one of the leading zoonotic diseases and is a serious public health concern in endemic areas. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the prevalence, antibiogram, comorbidities and factors associated with Brucellosis among febrile patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. A cross sectional study to determine the prevalence, antibiogram and comorbidities of Brucellosis among febrile patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, South-western Uganda was carried out between May and July, 2023. Blood culture, Modified Kirby-Bauer, well-structured questionnaire and Clinical case notes were methods used. Results from the study indicated that out of the 195 febrile participants sampled, 5(2.6%) tested positive for Brucellosis while the remaining 190(97.4%) tested negative for the disease. Prevalence of Brucellosis was low.