Demographic and epidemiological field data were used in a determinstic model to describe dog rabies transmission in Machakos District, Kenya and to predict the impact of potential vaccination strategies for its control. The basic reproduction number (R0) was estimated to be 2.44 (1.52-3.36, 95% c...
Kitala, P.M.
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McDermott, John J.
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Coleman, P.G.
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Dye, C.
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[Comparison of vaccination strategies for the control of dog rabies in Machakos District, Kenya]
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Comparison of vaccination strategies for the control of dog rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
A pilot study of the economic impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the countries and region of South-East Asia is described. Previous economic impact assessments are reviewed and summarised and a synthesis of these contributions is constructed. A framework for the future economic impact of t...
Perry, Brian D.
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Kalpravidh, W.
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Coleman, P.G.
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Horst, H.S.
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McDermott, John J.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Glesson, L.J.
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[The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand]
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The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand
A study of 150 dog-owning households from six randomly selected sublocations was conducted in Machakos District, Kenya. Initially, all households were visited to collect information on dog ecology and demography based on WHO guidelines and to collect serum for rabies antibody detection. A second ...
Kitala, P.
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McDermott, John J.
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Kyule, M.
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Gathuma, J.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Wandeler, A.
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[Dog ecology and demography information to support the planning of rabies cotnrol in Machakos District, Kenya]
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Dog ecology and demography information to support the planning of rabies cotnrol in Machakos District, Kenya