Zoonotic brucellosis risk associated with clandestine slaughtered porks

Authors
Freitas, JD Galindo, GAR dos Santos, EJC Sarraf, KD de Oliveira, JP
Citation
Jd. Freitas et al., Zoonotic brucellosis risk associated with clandestine slaughtered porks, REV SAUDE P, 35(1), 2001, pp. 101-102
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
ISSN journal
00348910 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
101 - 102
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-8910(200102)35:1<101:ZBRAWC>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
To determine thr sanitary risk to human health, 59 sera samples Of clandest ine slaughtered porks, were examined through serologic procedures and have demonstrated to have anti-Brucella antibodies and antibodies titles suggest ive of brucellosis infection. Surveillance measurements are recommended to prevent potential risk of zoonotic infection.