The pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, is prevalent in Uganda although the prevalence has not been determined in all areas of the country. A cross-sectional study, to determine the sero-prevalence of the parasite in pigs kept under rural and urban production settings, was carried out in three Ugandan ...
Kungu, Joseph M.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Ejobi, F.
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Harrison, L.J.S.
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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Grace, Delia
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[Sero-prevalence of Taenia spp. cysticercosis in rural and urban smallholder pig production settings in Uganda]
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Sero-prevalence of Taenia spp. cysticercosis in rural and urban smallholder pig production settings in Uganda
African swine fever (ASF) is one of the most important pig diseases, causing high case fatality rate and trade restrictions upon reported outbreaks. In Uganda, a low-income country with the largest pig population in East Africa, ASF is endemic.
Animal disease impact is multidimensional and includ...
Chenais, Erika
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Boqvist, Sofia
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Emanuelson, Ulf
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Brömssen, C. von
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Ouma, Emily A.
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Aliro, T.
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Masembe, Charles
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Ståhl, Karl
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Sternberg Lewerin, Susanna
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[Quantitative assessment of social and economic impact of African swine fever outbreaks in northern Uganda]
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Quantitative assessment of social and economic impact of African swine fever outbreaks in northern Uganda
Background
Prevalence studies report Taenia solium cysticercosis in pig and human populations in Uganda. However, the factors influencing occurrence in smallholder pig production systems are not well documented and little is known about farmers’ perceptions of T. solium cysticercosis or farmer pr...
Kungu, Joseph M.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Ejobi, F.
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Ocaido, M.
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Grace, Delia
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[Risk factors, perceptions and practices associated with Taenia solium cysticercosis and its control in the smallholder pig production systems in Uganda: A cross-sectional survey]
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Risk factors, perceptions and practices associated with Taenia solium cysticercosis and its control in the smallholder pig production systems in Uganda: A cross-sectional survey
Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum is a well-known pathogen of small ruminants. A recent human case of septicemia involving this agent raised the question of its potential pathogenicity to humans. We present the first draft genome sequence of a human Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum i...
Seersholm, F.V.
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Fischer, A.
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Heller, M.
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Jores, Joerg
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Sachse, K.
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Mourier, T.
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Hansen, A.J.
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[Draft genome sequence of the first human isolate of the ruminant pathogen Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum]
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Draft genome sequence of the first human isolate of the ruminant pathogen Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum
Tremendous progress has been made over the last ten years on East Coast fever (ECF) research. Publication of a reference genome sequence of Theileria parva, the causative agent of ECF, has led to a more thorough characterization of the genotypic and antigenic diversity of the pathogen. It also fa...
Nene, Vishvanath
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Kiara, Henry K.
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Lacasta, Anna
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Pelle, Roger
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Svitek, Nicholas
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Steinaa, Lucilla
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[The biology of Theileria parva and control of East Coast fever—Current status and future trends]
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The biology of Theileria parva and control of East Coast fever—Current status and future trends
A study was undertaken along the Kenya–Uganda border in four districts of Tororo and Busia (Uganda) and Busia and Teso (Kenya) to understand smallholder farmers’ knowledge, practices and awareness of biosecurity measures. Information was collected by administering questionnaires to 645 randomly s...
Nantima, Noelina
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Davies, J.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Ocaido, M.
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Okoth, Edward A.
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Mugisha, A.
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Bishop, Richard P.
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[Enhancing knowledge and awareness of biosecurity practices for control of African swine fever among smallholder pig farmers in four districts along the Kenya–Uganda border]
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Enhancing knowledge and awareness of biosecurity practices for control of African swine fever among smallholder pig farmers in four districts along the Kenya–Uganda border
Introduction: The bacterium Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum is known as a pathogen in goats. There have been no reports on a zoonotic potential so far.
Case presentation: A case of septicaemia and meningoencephalitis in a 62-year-old patient has been associated with infection by M. capric...
Heller, M.
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Schwarz, R.
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Noe, G.
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Jores, Joerg
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Fischer, A.
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Schubert, E.
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Sachse, K.
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[First human case of severe septicaemia associated with Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. Capricolum infection]
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First human case of severe septicaemia associated with Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. Capricolum infection
Muhangi, D.
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Masembe, C.
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Emanuelson, Ulf
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Boqvist, Sofia
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Mayega, L.
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Ademun, R.O.
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Bishop, Richard P.
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Ocaido, M.
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Berg, M.
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Ståhl, Karl
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[A longitudinal survey of African swine fever in Uganda reveals high apparent disease incidence rates in domestic pigs, but absence of detectable persistent virus infections in blood and serum]
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A longitudinal survey of African swine fever in Uganda reveals high apparent disease incidence rates in domestic pigs, but absence of detectable persistent virus infections in blood and serum
Metacestode, larval stages of canid cestode parasites are among the causes of morbidity, mortality and financial losses in small ruminants in Ethiopia as a result of organ and carcass condemnation at slaughter. Several studies have been conducted over the years; however, these studies often had l...
Asmare, K.
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Sibhat, B.
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Abera, M.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Degefu, H.
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Fentie, T.
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Bekele, J.
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Terefe, G.
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Szonyi, Barbara
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Robertson, L.J.
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Wieland, Barbara
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[Systematic review and meta-analysis of metacestode prevalence in small ruminants in Ethiopia]
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of metacestode prevalence in small ruminants in Ethiopia
National decisions about how to control bird flu are critical to global as well as national success. The best ways to fight bird flu in industrialized countries are often not the best for developing nations. This article describes the strategy of the Consultative Group on International Agricultur...
Narrod, C.A.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Rich, Karl M.
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Seré Rabé, Carlos
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[Finding strategies that work in developing countries: A one-size-fits-all solution won’t work]
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Finding strategies that work in developing countries: A one-size-fits-all solution won’t work