Dromedaries in Africa and elsewhere carry the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). To search for evidence of autochthonous MERS-CoV infection in humans, we tested archived serum from livestock handlers in Kenya for MERS-CoV antibodies. Serologic evidence of infection was confi...
Liljander, Anne M.
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Meyer, B.
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Jores, Joerg
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Müller, M.A.
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Lattwein, E.
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Njeru, I.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Drosten, C.
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Corman, V.M.
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[MERS-CoV antibodies in humans, Africa, 2013–2014]
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MERS-CoV antibodies in humans, Africa, 2013–2014
Bodha, Boku
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Katelo, Halima
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Basele, Stephen
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Kihara, Absolomon
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Chuchu, Simon
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Kiara, Henry K.
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Wamwere-Njoroge, George J.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[An electronic syndromic surveillance system for early detection and control of livestock diseases in Marsabit County, Kenya]
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An electronic syndromic surveillance system for early detection and control of livestock diseases in Marsabit County, Kenya
To investigate the effects of irrigation on land cover changes and the risk of selected zoonotic pathogens, we carried out a study in irrigated, pastoral and riverine areas in the eastern Kenya. Activities implemented included secondary data analyses to determine land use and land cover (LULC) ch...
Bett, Bernard K.
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Said, Mohammed Yahya
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Sang, R.
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Bukachi, S.
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Wanyoike, S.
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Kifugo, S.C.
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Otieno, F.
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Ontiri, E.
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Njeru, I.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Grace, Delia
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[Effects of flood irrigation on the risk of selected zoonotic pathogens in an arid and semi-arid area in the eastern Kenya]
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Effects of flood irrigation on the risk of selected zoonotic pathogens in an arid and semi-arid area in the eastern Kenya
Humans have never been healthier, wealthier or more numerous. Yet, present success may be at the cost of future prosperity and in some places, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, poverty persists. Livestock keepers, especially pastoralists, are over-represented among the poor. Poverty has been main...
Grace, Delia
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Wanyoike, Francis N.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Rich, Karl M.
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[Poor livestock keepers: ecosystem–poverty–health interactions]
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Poor livestock keepers: ecosystem–poverty–health interactions
Understanding the emergence and subsequent spread of human infectious diseases is a critical global challenge, especially for high-impact zoonotic and vector-borne diseases. Global climate and land-use change are likely to alter host and vector distributions, but understanding the impact of these...
Redding, D.
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Tiedt, S.
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Lo Iacono, G.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Jones, K.
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[Spatial, seasonal and climatic predictive models of Rift Valley fever disease across Africa]
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Spatial, seasonal and climatic predictive models of Rift Valley fever disease across Africa
Bett, Bernard K.
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[Measuring and evaluating resilience in drylands of East Africa: Managing impacts from infectious disease outbreaks]
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Measuring and evaluating resilience in drylands of East Africa: Managing impacts from infectious disease outbreaks
Muturi, M.
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Gachohi, J.
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Mwatondo, A.
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Lekolool, I.
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Gakuya, F.
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Bett, A.
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Osoro, E.
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Bitek, A.
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Thumbi, S.M.
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Munyua, P.
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Oyas, H.
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Njagi, O.N.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Njenga, M.K.
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[Recurrent anthrax outbreaks in humans, livestock, and wildlife in the same locality, Kenya, 2014–2017]
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Recurrent anthrax outbreaks in humans, livestock, and wildlife in the same locality, Kenya, 2014–2017
Zoonotic diseases, transmitted from animals to humans, are a public health challenge in developing countries. Livestock value chain actors have an important role to play as the first line of defence in safeguarding public health. However, although the livelihood and economic impacts of zoonoses a...
Nyokabi, S.
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Birner, R.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Isuyi, L.
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Grace, Delia
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Güttler, D.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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[Informal value chain actors’ knowledge and perceptions about zoonotic diseases and biosecurity in Kenya and the importance for food safety and public health]
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Informal value chain actors’ knowledge and perceptions about zoonotic diseases and biosecurity in Kenya and the importance for food safety and public health
The burden of anthrax in wildlife is demonstrated through high numbers of sudden mortalities among herbivore species, including endangered animal species. East Africa is home of multiple species of faunal wildlife numbering in the millions but there are limited disease surveillance programmes, re...
Gachohi, J.M.
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Gakuya, F.
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Lekolool, I.
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Osoro, E.
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Nderitu, L.
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Munyua, P.
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Ngere, I.
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Kemunto, N.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Otieno, F.
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Muturi, M.
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Mwatondo, A.
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Widdowson, M.A.
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Njenga, M.K.
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[Temporal and spatial distribution of anthrax outbreaks among Kenyan wildlife, 1999–2017]
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Temporal and spatial distribution of anthrax outbreaks among Kenyan wildlife, 1999–2017
Tumusiime, Dan
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Kihu, Simon
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Mutua, Edna
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Mapping the risk of Rift Valley fever in Uganda]
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Mapping the risk of Rift Valley fever in Uganda