Egypt is one of the first countries to develop strategies to combat brucellosis

Published 2024년 12월 7일

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Egypt is combating brucellosis, a disease transmitted from animals to humans, by implementing measures such as boiling milk for three minutes after boiling, regulating dairy products, and vaccinating livestock. The country has declared 41 dairy cow herds brucellosis-free and is tracking the source of infection, imposing health and quarantine procedures on infected farms, and providing free vaccines. Quarantine procedures are also enforced at ports and internationally accredited veterinary laboratories conduct periodic examinations and epidemiological surveys. The government is working towards a strategic framework for One Health 2023-2027 to further protect citizens from infectious diseases.
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Dr. Mahmoud Essam Rashad, Head of Research at the Animal Health Research Institute and the International Brucella Expert at the World Organization for Animal Health, said in a statement to "Akhbar Al-Youm Gate" that brucellosis is a common disease that is transmitted mainly from infected animals to humans, but if the disease is eliminated in animals, the disease will not infect humans, so milk should be placed at a temperature until boiling and stirred for 3 minutes after boiling to ensure that the brucella microbe is killed. He continued: It is also necessary not to buy any dairy products such as cheeses of all kinds, yogurt, cream or fruit drinks mixed with milk except from reliable sources and well-known companies committed to using sterilized or pasteurized milk. Those working in the field of animal welfare must wear gloves, masks and protective clothing so that they are not exposed to infection when dealing with animals infected with the disease. Any citizen who feels ...
Source: Akhbarelyom

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