Brucellosis in Omsk region in 2008–2018

Abstract

Omsk region is part of the Siberian Federal district (SFD), for many years the situation on brucellosis in the region is characterized as unstable. The objective of the study was to analyze the clinical and epidemiological situation of brucellosis in Omsk and Omsk region in 2008–2018 and to identify the relationship between the incidence of brucellosis in humans and the location of enterprises for processing animal products. Material and methods. We have conducted an analysis of 407 of official records in epidemiologi-epidemiological situation in the Omsk region for the period 2008–2018 and the data portal, participants of the market of dairy (http://milknet.ru) and cold (http://meatinfo.ru) products. Results. Indicators of the incidence of brucellosis in the region exceeded significantly those in the Siberian Federal district and Russia in general. The peak of brucellosis incidence in Omsk region was in 2008–2010. The risk groups were people of working age (40–59 years). The connection of the disease with the profession was established in 44 patients with brucellosis. The prevalence of chronic brucellosis in 41 (45.0%) patients and residual brucellosis in 12 (13.0%) patients over other clinical variants was revealed. Epizootological situation of brucellosis in Omsk region was characterized as unstable. During the analyzed period, 22 unfavorable points on brucellosis of farm animals were registered. Most of the problem areas (20 out of 22) were identified in private households. The number of cases of brucellosis is comparable with the number of enterprises for processing raw materials of animal origin. Conclusion. To improve the effectiveness of measures taken to combat brucellosis in the region, strict monitoring of compliance with sanitary and anti-epidemic measures in enterprises of all forms of ownership and real programs to support private owners of the animals. Key words: brucellosis, Omsk region, epidemic situation, epizootic situation