2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A
Bacterial zoonotic diseases in Dhi Qar Governorate: epidemiological trends and public health implications
Author(s): Mohammed Mohsin Aziz
Abstract:
Background: Zoonotic diseases remain a significant public health concern, especially in regions where people and animals live in close proximity, like the Dhi Qar Governorate in Iraq.
Objective: This study aims to examine the occurrence and spread of particular zoonotic diseases in Dhi Qar, focusing on how frequently they appear and the associated risk factors for both humans and animals.
Methods: Researchers conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study using 200 samples—100 from humans and 100 from animals—suspected of having zoonotic infections. Laboratory techniques such as serological testing, culture methods, and PCR were used to detect the presence of disease-causing organisms. Additionally, structured questionnaires gathered demographic information and possible risk factors.
Results: Brucella species were the most commonly identified pathogens, found in 4 human and 5 animal cases. Other detected pathogens included Leptospira species (notably Leptospira interrogans), Coxiella burnetii, Salmonella spp., E. coli, Pseudomonas spp., and Campylobacter spp., indicating a diverse range of bacterial zoonoses. Key risk factors included unsanitary farm conditions and limited public awareness.
Conclusion: Zoonotic infections continue to pose a major public health challenge in Dhi Qar. These findings highlight the need for a coordinated One Health approach to disease monitoring and targeted strategies aimed at minimizing transmission.DOI: 10.33545/27080013.2025.v6.i2a.232
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