Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs; a neglected public health risk, western Kenya

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs; a neglected public health risk, western Kenya

Abstract 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...

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Main Authors: Jeremiah N. Ngugi, Eric M. Fèvre, Georgies F. Mgode, Mark Obonyo, Ginethon G. Mhamphi, Christina A. Otieno, Elizabeth Anne Jessie Cook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Leptospirosis
Occupational exposure
Slaughterhouse workers
Microscopic agglutination test
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-2159-3

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