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.
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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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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
Background
Rift Valley Fever (RVF), is a viral zoonotic disease transmitted by Aedes and Culex mosquitoes.
In Kenya, its occurrence is associated with increased rains. In Baringo County, RVF
was first reported in 2006±2007 resulting in 85 human cases and 5 human deaths, besides
livestock losses a...
Mutua, E.N.
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Bukachi, S.A.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Estambale, B.B.A.
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Nyamongo, I.K.
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[We do not bury dead livestock like human beings: Community behaviors and risk of Rift Valley Fever virus infection in Baringo County, Kenya]
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We do not bury dead livestock like human beings: Community behaviors and risk of Rift Valley Fever virus infection in Baringo County, Kenya
The planet’s mean air and ocean temperatures have been rising over the last century because of increasing greenhouse gas emissions. These changes have substantial effects on the epidemiology of infectious diseases. We describe direct and indirect processes linking climate change and infectious di...
Bett, Bernard K.
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Kiunga, P.
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Gachohi, John M.
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Sindato, C.
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Mbotha, D.
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Robinson, Timothy P.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Grace, Delia
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[Effects of climate change on the occurrence and distribution of livestock diseases]
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Effects of climate change on the occurrence and distribution of livestock diseases
Theileriosis, caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Theileria parasites, are among the major tick-borne diseases of ruminant livestock. The largest economic losses are attributed in particular to those caused by the leukoproliferative species of Theileria: T. parva, T. annulata and T. lestoqu...
Ali, A.M.
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Salih, Diaeldin A.
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Njahira, Moses N.
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Hassan, S.K.
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Hussein, A.M.E.
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Liu, Z.
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Yin, H.
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Pelle, Roger
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Skilton, Robert A.
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[Genotyping of Theileria lestoquardi from sheep and goats in Sudan to support control of Malignant Ovine Theileriosis]
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Genotyping of Theileria lestoquardi from sheep and goats in Sudan to support control of Malignant Ovine Theileriosis
Community-based sheep breeding programs (CBBPs) were established in Ethiopia since 2010. Improved rams from CBBPs need to be disseminated. However, there is a risk of transmitting reproductive diseases to other community flocks. To investigate this a cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015/16...
Gebretensay, A.
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Alemayehu, Gezahegn
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Rekik, Mourad
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Alemu, Biruk
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Haile, Aynalem
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Aklilu, F.
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Wieland, Barbara
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[Risk factors for reproductive disorders and major infectious causes of abortion in sheep in the highlands of Ethiopia]
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Risk factors for reproductive disorders and major infectious causes of abortion in sheep in the highlands of Ethiopia
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
A study was undertaken between September 2014 and December 2014 to assess the perception of smallholder pig value chain actors of the risk of African swine fever (ASF) disease, and practices that are associated with its spread within the pig value chains. Data was collected from 136 value chain a...
Dione, Michel M.
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Ouma, Emily A.
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Opio, F.
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Kawuma, Brian
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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[Qualitative analysis of the risks and practices associated with the spread of African swine fever within the smallholder pig value chains in Uganda]
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Qualitative analysis of the risks and practices associated with the spread of African swine fever within the smallholder pig value chains in Uganda
Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides is the etiologic agent of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia. We report here the complete genome sequence of the strain T1/44, which is widely used as a live vaccine in Africa.
Gourgues, G.
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Barre, A.
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Beaudoing, E.
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Weber, J.
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Magdelenat, G.
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Barbe, V.
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Schieck, Elise G.
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Jores, Joerg
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Vashee, S.
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Blanchard, Alain
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Lartigue, C.
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Sirand-Pugnet, P.
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[Complete genome sequence of Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides T1/44, a vaccine strain against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia]
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Complete genome sequence of Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides T1/44, a vaccine strain against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a severe respiratory disease caused byMycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides (Mmm) which is widespread in Africa. The capsule polysaccharide (CPS) of Mmm is one of the few identified virulence determinants. In a previous study, immunization of mice against...
Mwirigi, M.
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Nkando, I.
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Olum, M.
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Attah-Poku, S.
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Ochanda, H.
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Berberov, E.
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Potter, A.
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Gerdts, V.
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Pérez Casal, J.
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Wesonga, H.O.
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Soi, R.
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Naessens, Jan
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[Capsular polysaccharide from Mycoplasma mycoides subsp.mycoides shows potential for protection against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia]
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Capsular polysaccharide from Mycoplasma mycoides subsp.mycoides shows potential for protection against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia
Barratt, A.S.
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Arnoult, M.H.
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Ahmadi, B.V.
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Rich, Karl M.
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Gunn, G.J.
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Stott, A.W.
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[A framework for estimating society's economic welfare following the introduction of an animal disease: The case of Johne's disease]
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A framework for estimating society's economic welfare following the introduction of an animal disease: The case of Johne's disease