Sero surveillance of human brucellosis and leptospirosis among veterinary personnel in Sikkim, India: A descriptive cross -sectional study
Abstract
A cross-sectional sero-surveillance study was conducted across the five districts of Sikkim to determine the seroprevalence of Brucella and Leptospira antibodies among veterinary and para-veterinary personnel. Serum samples were tested for Brucella using the Rose Bengal Test, Standard Agglutination Test, and ELISA (IgG/IgM), while Leptospira antibodies were detected using ELISA (IgG/IgM). Brucella seroprevalence was 18.8%, and Leptospira seroprevalence was 20.5%. The findings indicate a considerable level of exposure to both infections in this occupational group, underscoring the need for strengthened surveillance and preventive measures within a One Health framework.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Brucella: diagnosis
epidemiology
treatment
Leptospirosis research and findings
Bartonella species infections research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Indian Journal of Medical Research
- Publisher
- Scientific Scholar
- Volume
- 164
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 149–152
- Publication date
- 20 June 2026
- Language
- EN