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Journal of Biomed Research

ISSN: 2693-5910

Systematic Review Open Access
Volume 6 | Issue 1 |

Prevalence of Brucellosis in Saudi Arabia: A meta-analysis

Hasan Nawaz Tahir1, Misbah Ahmed2,*, Sarosh Sher Ali3, Huma Naim4, Imran Zaheer5, Khaled Hashim Mahmoud6, Mohammed Saleh Al-Dhubaibi7, Ramaprabha Prabhakar8
  • 1Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Dawadimi, Shaqra University, KSA
  • 2Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
  • 3Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • 4Clinical Laboratory Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dawadmi, Shaqra University, KSA
  • 5Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, (Al-Dawadimi Campus), Shaqra University, Al-Dawadimi, KSA
  • 6Department of Pediatrics, Dawadimi College of Medicine, Shaqra University, KSA
  • 7Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadimi, KSA
  • 8Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, KSA
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Corresponding Author

Misbah Ahmed, drmisbah21@gmail.com

Received Date: August 25, 2025

Accepted Date: September 01, 2025

Citation:

Tahir HN, Ahmed M, Ali SS, Naim H, Zaheer I, Mahmoud KH, et al. Prevalence of Brucellosis in Saudi Arabia: A meta-analysis. J Biomed Res. 2025;6(1):101-106.


Copyright: © 2025 Tahir HN, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Abstract

Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by the Brucella species, prevalent in various regions of Saudi Arabia, posing public health challenges. Transmission occurs primarily through consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and direct contact with infected animals. Understanding regional prevalence of Brucellosis within Saudi Arabia is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Objective: This meta-analysis assesses the prevalence of Brucellosis across different regions of Saudi Arabia, analyzing data from various epidemiological studies to determine disease distribution and burden.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar without restrictions on publication dates, focusing on English-language studies. Articles reporting the prevalence of Brucellosis in Saudi Arabia or its regions were included, provided they involved human participants. Data was extracted from eligible studies, and the prevalence rates were pooled using a random-effects model to account for variability across studies.

Results: The analysis revealed significant heterogeneity in Brucellosis prevalence across different regions of Saudi Arabia. Pooled prevalence was 4% (95% CI: 0.00–0.08), with higher rates observed in the Central Region and lower rates in Western and Southern regions. Studies included varied in design and sample size, contributing to the observed regional differences.

Conclusion: This meta-analysis highlights uneven distribution of Brucellosis prevalence in Saudi Arabia, with certain regions showing significantly higher rates. Findings suggest a need for region-specific public health strategies and further research to better understand the factors contributing to these disparities. A more intensive national study could provide a clearer picture of the disease's burden, guiding effective control measures.

Keywords

Brucellosis, Brucella, Prevalence, Saudi Arabia, Meta-analysis

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