Sero-epidemiological survey of Coxiella burnetii in livestock and humans in Tana River and Garissa counties in Kenya

Abstract

Coxiella burnetii is a widely distributed pathogen, but data on its epidemiology in livestock, and human populations remain scanty, especially in developing countries such as Kenya. We used the One Health approach to estimate the seroprevalance of C. burnetii in cattle, sheep, goats and human populations in Tana River county, and in humans in Garissa county, Kenya. We also identified potential determinants of exposure among these hosts.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Mar 03, 2022
Source ID
10.1371/journal.pntd.0010214

Entities

People

  • Bernard Bett
  • Damaris Mwololo
  • Daniel Nthiwa
  • Delia Grace
  • Enoch Ontiri
  • Ian Njeru
  • Johanna Lindahl
  • Martin Wainaina
  • Mary Joan Karanja
  • Philip Kitala
  • Rosemary Sang
  • Salome A Bukachi
  • Salome Kairu-Wanyoike
  • Tequiero Abuom

Organizations

  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency

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  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology