Influenza D virus has been identified in America, Europe, and Asia. We detected influenza D virus antibodies in cattle and small ruminants from North (Morocco) and West (Togo and Benin) Africa. Dromedary camels in Kenya harbored influenza C or D virus antibodies, indicating a potential new host f...
Salem, E.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Lbacha, H.A.
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Oliva, J.
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Awoume, F.
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Aplogan, G.L.
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Hymann, E.C.
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Muloi, D.
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Deem, S.L.
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Alali, S.
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Zouagui, Z.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Meyer, G.
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Ducatez, M.F.
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[Serologic evidence for influenza C and D virus among ruminants and camelids, Africa, 1991–2015]
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Serologic evidence for influenza C and D virus among ruminants and camelids, Africa, 1991–2015
Background
Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis of public health importance transmitted through contact with contaminated soil, water or urine of infected animals. In pigs the disease is characterized by abortion, still births and weak piglets. A cross-sectional study was conducted in May to Jul...
Ngugi, J.N.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Mgode, G.F.
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Obonyo, M.
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Mhamphi, G.G.
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Otieno, C.A.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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[Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs: A neglected public health risk, western Kenya]
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs: A neglected public health risk, western Kenya
Background
The neglected zoonotic diseases (NZD) are an understudied group that are a major cause of illness throughout the developing world. In general, little is known about the prevalence and burden of NZDs in affected communities, particularly in relation to other infectious diseases with whi...
Fèvre, Eric M.
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Glanville, William A. de
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Thomas, L.F.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Kariuki, S.
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Wamae, C.N.
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[An integrated study of human and animal infectious disease in the Lake Victoria crescent small-holder crop-livestock production system, Kenya]
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An integrated study of human and animal infectious disease in the Lake Victoria crescent small-holder crop-livestock production system, Kenya
Eimeriosis is caused by a protozoan infection affecting most domestic animal species. Outbreaks in cattle are associated with various environmental factors in temperate climates but limited work has been done in tropical settings. The objective of this work was to determine the prevalence and env...
Makau, D.N.
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Gitau, G.K.
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Muchemi, G.K.
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Thomas, L.F.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Wardrop, N.A.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Glanville, William A. de
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[Environmental predictors of bovine Eimeria infection in western Kenya]
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Environmental predictors of bovine Eimeria infection in western Kenya
Objectives Leptospirosis has been documented in slaughterhouse workers around the world. Risk factors include smoking and drinking at work, and performing tasks such as cleaning offal. This paper examined risk factors for leptospirosis seropositivity in slaughterhouse workers in western Kenya.
M...
Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Glanville, William A. de
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Thomas, L.F.
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Kariuki, S.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[Risk factors for leptospirosis seropositivity in slaughterhouse workers in western Kenya]
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Risk factors for leptospirosis seropositivity in slaughterhouse workers in western Kenya
Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a zoonotic arbovirus affecting livestock and people. This study was conducted in western Kenya where RVFV outbreaks have not previously been reported. The aims were to document the seroprevalence and risk factors for RVFV antibodies in a community-based sample fr...
Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Grossi-Soyster, E.N.
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Glanville, William A. de
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Thomas, L.F.
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Kariuki, S.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Wamae, C.N.
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LaBeaud, A.D.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[The sero-epidemiology of Rift Valley fever in people in the Lake Victoria Basin of western Kenya]
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The sero-epidemiology of Rift Valley fever in people in the Lake Victoria Basin of western Kenya
Background
Inadequate facilities and hygiene at slaughterhouses can result in contamination of meat and occupational hazards to workers. The objectives of this study were to assess current conditions in slaughterhouses in western Kenya and the knowledge, and practices of the slaughterhouse worker...
Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Glanville, William A. de
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Thomas, L.F.
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Kariuki, S.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[Working conditions and public health risks in slaughterhouses in western Kenya]
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Working conditions and public health risks in slaughterhouses in western Kenya
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region contains many genes that are key regulators of both innate and adaptive immunity including the polymorphic MHCI and MHCII genes. Consequently, the characterisation of the repertoire of MHC genes is critical to understanding the variation that dete...
Vasoya, D.
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Law, A.
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Motta, P.
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Mingyan Yu
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Muwonge, A.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Xiaoying Li
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Bryson, K.
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MacCallam, A.
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Sitt, T.
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Toye, Philip G.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Watson, Mick
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Morrison, W. Ivan
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Connelley, T.
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[Rapid identification of bovine MHCI haplotypes in genetically divergent cattle populations using next-generation sequencing]
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Rapid identification of bovine MHCI haplotypes in genetically divergent cattle populations using next-generation sequencing
The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are characterized by their tendency to cluster within groups of people, typically the poorest and most marginalized. Despite this, measures of clustering, such as within-group correlation or between-group heterogeneity, are rarely reported from community-bas...
Glanville, William A. de
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Thomas, Lian F.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Wardrop, N.
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Wamae, C.N.
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Kariuki, S.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[General contextual effects on neglected tropical disease risk in rural Kenya]
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General contextual effects on neglected tropical disease risk in rural Kenya
Alphaviruses, such as chikungunya virus, and flaviviruses, such as dengue virus, are (re)-emerging arboviruses that are endemic in tropical environments. In Africa, arbovirus infections are often undiagnosed and unreported, with febrile illnesses often assumed to be malaria. This cross-sectional ...
Grossi-Soyster, E.N.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Glanville, William A. de
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Thomas, L.F.
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Krystosik, A.R.
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Lee, J.
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Wamae, C.N.
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Kariuki, S.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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LaBeaud, A.D.
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[Serological and spatial analysis of alphavirus and flavivirus prevalence and risk factors in a rural community in western Kenya]
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Serological and spatial analysis of alphavirus and flavivirus prevalence and risk factors in a rural community in western Kenya