Arbat.media recently reported a concerning increase in brucellosis cases in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan.
The number of patients diagnosed with the disease has quadrupled, as noted by Asel Baymukhametova, the director of the Department of Particularly Dangerous Infections and Tuberculosis in the region. Baymukhametova has indicated that the rise in cases is directly linked to the epidemiological situation among the population.
'Brucellosis is primarily contracted through contact with infected cattle or small animals, with livestock farms being the main source of infection. The epidemiological investigation found that contact with sick animals during care or livestock cutting, as well as the consumption of agricultural products, can lead to infection', media quotes her saying.
The disease is prevalent in rural areas and can last up to two years, with symptoms including headaches, high temperatures, sweating, and joint pain. Three children have been diagnosed with it in the region.
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