Serological and molecular evidence of Brucella species in the rapidly growing pig sector in Kenya

Serological and molecular evidence of Brucella species in the rapidly growing pig sector in Kenya

Abstract Background Brucellosis is an emerging yet neglected zoonosis that has been reported in Kenya. Epidemiological data on brucellosis in ruminants is readily accessible; however, reports on brucellosis in pigs remain limited. This study sought to detect Brucella infection in pig serum by both s...

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Main Authors: James Akoko, Roger Pelle, Velma Kivali, Esther Schelling, Gabriel Shirima, Eunice M. Machuka, Coletha Mathew, Eric M. Fèvre, Victoria Kyallo, Laura C. Falzon, AbdulHamid S. Lukambagire, Jo E. B. Halliday, Bassirou Bonfoh, Rudovick Kazwala, Collins Ouma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
“Pig brucellosis”
“Molecular detection”
“Molecular evidence”
Brucella
Serology
Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02346-y

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