%0 Journal Article
%T Quantifying Risk Factors for Human Brucellosis in Rural Northern Tanzania
%A Kunda John
%A Julie Fitzpatrick
%A Nigel French
%A Rudovick Kazwala
%A Dominic Kambarage
%A Godfrey S. Mfinanga
%A Alastair MacMillan
%A Sarah Cleaveland
%J PLOS ONE
%D 2012
%I Public Library of Science (PLoS)
%R 10.1371/journal.pone.0009968
%X Brucellosis is a zoonosis of veterinary, public health and economic significance in most developing countries. Human brucellosis is a severely debilitating disease that requires prolonged treatment with a combination of antibiotics. The disease can result in permanent and disabling sequel, and results in considerable medical expenses in addition to loss of income due to loss of working hours. A study was conducted in Northern Tanzania to determine the risk factors for transmission of brucellosis to humans in Tanzania.
%U http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0009968