Evidence of co-exposure with Brucella spp, Coxiella burnetii, and Rift Valley fever virus among various species of wildlife in Kenya
Abstract
Co-infection, especially with pathogens of dissimilar genetic makeup, may result in a more devastating impact on the host. Investigations on co-infection with neglected zoonotic pathogens in wildlife are necessary to inform appropriate prevention and control strategies to reduce disease burden in wildlife and the potential transmission of these pathogens between wildlife, livestock and humans. This study assessed co-exposure of various Kenyan wildflife species with Brucella spp, Coxiella burnetii and Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010596
Entities
People
- Athman Mwatondo
- Bernard Bett
- Bernard Ronoh
- Collins Ouma
- Daniel Nthiwa
- Earl A. Middlebrook
- Francis Gakuya
- Isaac Lekolool
- James Akoko
- Jeanne M Fair
- John Gachohi
- Lillian Wambua
- M Kariuki Njenga
- Mathew Muturi
- Richard Nyamota
Organizations
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency