BEZERRA, C. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5804620205004219; BEZERRA, Camila de Sousa.
Resumen:
A study to characterize the epidemiological status of brucellosis was carried out in the State of
Paraíba. The State was divided in three regions. Herds were randomly sampled in each region
and a pre-established number of animals were sampled in each of these herds. A total of 3,489
serum samples from 674 herds were collected. The serum samples were screened for
antibodies against Brucella spp. by the Rose-Bengal Test (RBT), and all positive sera were
confirmed by the 2-mercaptoethanol test (2-ME). The herd was considered positive if at least
one animal was positive in both RBT and 2-ME tests. The prevalence of infected herds and
animals in the State were, respectively, 4.6% [3.2% - 6.5%] and 2.5% [1,1% - 3.9%]. The
prevalence of infected herds and animals in the regions were, respectively: region 1, 3.2%
[1.5% - 6.6%] and 1.7% [0.5% - 5.7%]; region 2, 2.2% [0.9% - 5.2%] and 0.7% [0.3% -
1.7%]; and region 3, 7.9% [5.0% - 12.2%] and 3.2% [1.6% - 6.3%].