Zoonotic pathogens in wildlife traded in markets for human consumption, Laos
We tested animals from wildlife trade sites in Laos for the presence of zoonotic pathogens. Leptospira spp. were the most frequently detected infectious agents, found in 20.1% of animals. Rickettsia typhi and R. felis were also detected. These findings suggest a substantial risk for exposure through...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2022
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