Interdisciplinary aspects of possible negative effects of dogs on humans in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The coexistence of humans and dogs, in addition to all positive effects, can result in negative effects on human health. A particular risk is posed by a population of stray dogs, that is, dogs without owners and veterinary supervision. A contact with dogs in addition to bites, carries the risk of viral, bacterial and parasitic zoonoses, and can als...
By Muhamed Katica, Zarema Obradović, Nasreldin Hassan Ahmed, Enra Mehmedika-Suljić, Žana Stanić, Rowida Seifeldin Abdalaziz Mohamed, Emina Dervišević
Intravenous drugs abuse as the main risk factor of increasing hepatitis C infection prevalence in prisoners in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aim To determine the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) among prisoners in Zenica prison, and to investigate therelation between HCV and risky behaviors: intravenous drugs use (IDU), tattooing, promiscuity.MethodsThis cross-sectional study conducted at the High Security Penitentiary in Zenica involved 200 convicted persons whogave thei...
By Harun Hodžić, Amel Bajramović, Zarema Obradović, Mersiha Mahmić-Kaknjo