Analysis of brucellosis cases in Kakheti and Kartli regions

Abstract

Epidemiological analysis of Brucellosis morbidity in Georgia, in particular Kakheti and Kartli regions, was conducted in 2013-2022.It was stated, that Brucellosis in Georgia is still a widely spread zoonotic disease. It is mainly spread in Kakheti regions (Sagarejo, Akhmeta, Telavi, Dedoplistskaro), during spring and summer period. Mostly people from 20 to 40 years get ill)(47%). The increased level of morbidity takes place among the children (14%) and housewives (13%). Epidemic process of brucellosis is characterized as wavy-like dynamic. In 2013-2022 the level of morbidity is increased. In order to get real epidemic picture, the population should be inspected locally. In order to prevent the disease,it’s essential to cooperate with medical and veterinary services. Leading factor for brucellosis prevention is holding anti brucellosis events which are in inconvenient farms: isolation of infected animals, improvement of the farms, setting the routes for transportation of animals, setting proper control over milk and meat products.