Immunodiagnosis of bovine trypanosomiasis in Anambra and Imo states, Nigeria, using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay: zoonotic implications to human health

Immunodiagnosis of bovine trypanosomiasis in Anambra and Imo states, Nigeria, using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay: zoonotic implications to human health

Background & objectives: The prevalence of trypanosomiasis was studied in cattle, being a major source of animal protein in Nigeria, thus, a very likely means of spread of Human African Trypano-somosis (HAT). Methods: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to diagnose bovine trypanos...

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Main Authors: M.C. Ezeani, H. Okoro, V.O. Anosa, C.C. Onyenekwe, S.C. Meludu, C.E. Dioka, C.C. Azikiwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-11-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Bovine
diagnosis
human
implications
trypanosomiasis
zoonosis
Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/454292.pdf

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