Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in Jigawa State, northwestern Nigeria

Ibrahim, S.; Agada, C.A.; Umoh, Jarlat U.; Ajogi, I.; Farouk, U. M.; Cadmus, Simeon

doi:10.1007/s11250-010-9599-x

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“…Our results corroborate those of several authors who reported that aerosols are the main route of cattle-to-cattle transmission [32]–[34]. Similarly, several other authors [35], [36] found a significant association between respiratory pathology and reactivity to CITT. We found that the practice of quarantine reduced the presence of animals reacting positively to CITT within herds (OR 4.2, 95% CI: 0.96–18.40, p-value = 0.056).…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Our results show a significant association between the presence of animals with chronic cough and the presence of cattle in the households reacting to CITT. This suggests that the disease can be transmitted to humans through the inhalation of cough sprays from infected cattle [36]. This assertion is further sustained by Ayele et al [41] who noted that pulmonary TB due to Mycobacterium bovis is more common in rural dwellers as a result of inhalation of dust particles or bacteria-containing aerosols shed by infected animals.…”

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“…We found that the practice of quarantine reduced the presence of animals reacting positively to CITT within herds (OR 4.2, 95% CI: 0.96–18.40, p-value = 0.056). A possible reason for this is that as quarantine is not practiced, the risk of introducing infected animals into an infection free herd becomes higher [36]. It is obvious that the practice of quarantine would allow farmers to detect early clinical signs of BTB on new animals and would allow them to take appropriate health measures to protect the rest of the herd.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Bovine Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey on Cattle in the Rural Livestock System of Torodi (Niger)

Boukary¹,

Thys

Abatih

et al. 2011

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundBovine tuberculosis (BTB) is a widespread zoonosis in developing countries but has received little attention in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in Niger. Recent investigations confirmed the high incidence of the disease in cattle slaughtered in an abattoir in Niamey. The fact that most of the animals in which M. bovis has been identified were from the rural area of Torodi implied the existence of a probable source of BTB in this region. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of BTB infection in cattle and to identify risk factors for infection in human and cattle populations in Torodi.Methods and Principal FindingsA survey was carried out at the level of households keeping livestock (n = 51). The questionnaire was related to the potential risk factors and the presence of clinical signs of TB both in animals and humans. Comparative Intradermal Tuberculin Test was conducted to determine the TB status in cattle (n = 393). The overall apparent individual animal prevalence of tuberculin reactors was 3.6% (CI: 95%, 1.9–5.9), whereas the individual true prevalence was estimated at 0.8% (CI: 95%, 0.0–5.0). Using a multivariate logistic regression analysis and a classification tree analysis, the only household level risk factor that significantly influenced the presence of BTB in cattle was the presence of animals coughing in the herd (OR = 4.7, 95% CI: 1.12–19.71, p-value = 0.034). The lack of the practice of quarantine was borderline significant (OR = 4.2, 95% CI: 0.96–18.40, p-value = 0.056).Conclusion/SignificanceThe study confirmed that BTB is endemic in cattle in Torodi and the risk of the transmission of the disease to humans is potentially high. For the control of the disease in livestock, slaughtering of infected animals and the compensation of the owners is needed. Collaboration between the veterinary and the medical sectors, in the diagnosis, monitoring, prevention and control of BTB is strongly encouraged.

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Bovine Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey on Cattle in the Rural Livestock System of Torodi (Niger)

Boukary¹,

Thys

Abatih

et al. 2011

PLoS ONE

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“…The prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in Jigawa State, northwestern Nigeria using the comparative intradermal tuberculin test in 22 herds consisting of 922 cattle projected an overall and individual prevalence of 1.08% (10/922) and 45.45% (10/22), respectively [16]. A study in 2010 assessed the risk of transmission of tuberculosis through milk.…”

Section: Tuberculosismentioning

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Challenges of the Control of Opportunistic Infections of Zoonotic Origin in HIV/AIDS Patients

Adesiji¹,

Oloke²

2015

IJI

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Abstract:The HIV/AIDS pandemic is associated with a number of opportunistic infections of immunocompromised person.Some of these infections are recognized zoonoses that are naturally transmitted between animals and humans. These may be directly transmitted by, animals or indirectly by contact with contaminated food and water. Interactions between animals and humans have a complex interplay and health care providers should be aware of the potential role of animals as reservoirs of infectious diseases for HIV infected patients. The most frequent pattern of infection is characterized either by direct contact with farm or wild animals and/or ingestion of their products. Immunomodulatory antibodies that enhance the immune system to promote the function of immune cells have great promise in preventing and treating opportunistic infections of zoonotic origin in HIV/AIDS patient.

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“…Reports of several workers established the existence of M. bovis in milk of animal origin (Shehu, 1988), humans (Shehu, 1988;Abubakar, 2007;Shitaye et al, 2007) and animal population (Alhaji, 1976;Ayanwele, 1984;Shehu, 1988;Dusai and Abdullahi, 1994;Shitaye et al, 2007;Okaiyeto et al, 2008;Ibrahim et al, 2010;Cadmus et al, 2004Cadmus et al, , 2010 in Nigeria.…”

Section: Bovine Tuberculosismentioning

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The Roles of Veterinarians in the Safety of Foods of Animal Origin in Nigeria: a Review

Karshima¹

2013

J. Anim. Prod. Adv.

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Foods of animal origin are necessary for the attainment of the 65 g daily requirements of animal protein by humans. However, contamination of these products by biological and chemical agents poses serious threats annually to hundreds of millions of people in developing countries including Nigeria. These public health threads arising from animal products are presently international issues as a result of global trades. The production of safe animal products that will in turn protect the consumer requires the integration of all processes of production from the farm, through slaughtering, primary and secondary processing, storage, distribution, sale, cooking and serving of food in hygienic manners. This review outlined the roles of veterinarians in the production of safe foods of animal origin in Nigeria.

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Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in Jigawa State, northwestern Nigeria

Abstract: We determined the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in Jigawa State, northwestern Nigeria using the comparative intradermal tuberculin test in 22 herds consisting of 922 cattle with overall and individual prevalence of 1.08% (10/922) and 45.45% (10/22) obtained, respectively.

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Bovine Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey on Cattle in the Rural Livestock System of Torodi (Niger)

Bovine Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey on Cattle in the Rural Livestock System of Torodi (Niger)

Challenges of the Control of Opportunistic Infections of Zoonotic Origin in HIV/AIDS Patients

The Roles of Veterinarians in the Safety of Foods of Animal Origin in Nigeria: a Review

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