Existence of Similar <i>Leptospira</i> Serovars among Dog Keepers and Their Respective Dogs in Mwanza, Tanzania, the Need for a One Health Approach to Control Measures

Existence of Similar <i>Leptospira</i> Serovars among Dog Keepers and Their Respective Dogs in Mwanza, Tanzania, the Need for a One Health Approach to Control Measures

This study investigated seroepidemiology of <i>Leptospira</i> serovars among the dog keepers and their dogs in the city of Mwanza, Tanzania. A total of 205 dog keepers and 414 dogs were tested for <i>Leptospira</i> antibodies using a microscopic agglutination test (MAT). The...

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Main Authors: Betrand Msemwa, Mariam M. Mirambo, Vitus Silago, Juma M. Samson, Khadija S. Majid, Ginethon Mhamphi, Joseph Genchwere, Subira S. Mwakabumbe, Elifuraha B. Mngumi, Georgies Mgode, Stephen E. Mshana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Mwanza
<i>Leptospira</i> antibodies
microscopic agglutination (MAT)
serovar Sokoine
zoonotic disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/5/609

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