An update on the distribution of Glossina (tsetse flies) at the wildlife-human-livestock interface of Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Autor: Richard S. Gashururu, Samuel M. Githigia, Methode N. Gasana, Richard Habimana, Ndichu Maingi, Giuliano Cecchi, Massimo Paone, Weining Zhao, Daniel K. Masiga, James Gashumba

Publikováno v: Parasites & Vectors, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2021)

Abstract Background Glossina (tsetse flies) biologically transmit trypanosomes that infect both humans and animals. Knowledge of their distribution patterns is a key element to better understand the transmission dynamics of trypanosomosis. Tsetse dis

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A community approach of pathogens and their arthropod vectors (ticks and fleas) in dogs of African Sub-Sahara

Autor: Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Foluke Adedayo Akande, Bettina Schunack, Maxime Madder, Mary Marcondes, Michel Labuschange, Jahashi Nzalawahe, Michael J. Day, Ortwin Aschenborn, Dieter Heylen, Samuel M. Githigia, Josephus J. Fourie, S. Johnson

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Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
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Parasites & Vectors, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-20 (2021)
Parasites & Vectors

Made available in DSpace on 2022-05-01T10:19:00Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-12-01 Background: Arthropod-borne pathogens and their vectors are present throughout Africa. They have been well-studied in livestock of sub-Sahara

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A qualitative assessment of the context and enabling environment for the control of Taenia solium infections in endemic settings

Autor: Nicholas Ngwili, Kristina Roesel, Nancy L. Johnson, Lian F. Thomas, Samuel M. Githigia, Raphael Wahome

Publikováno v: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 15, Iss 6, p e0009470 (2021)
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES

Background Taenia solium (T. solium), is a zoonotic helminth causing three diseases namely; taeniasis (in humans), neurocysticercosis (NCC, in humans) and porcine cysticercosis (PCC, in pigs) and is one of the major foodborne diseases by burden. The

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https://doaj.org/article/f324d078d82545a0b6b4a252b8439ef9

Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya

Autor: Kennedy O. Ogolla, D N Karanja, Nancy Mulwa, Japhet Magambo, Cecilia Mbae, Eberhard Zeyhle, Samuel M. Githigia, Erastus Mulinge

Publikováno v: Scientifica, Vol 2020 (2020)

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys slaughtered in Kinamba, Mogotio, and Lodwar slaughterhouses and their association with several host factors. A survey was done between July a

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Social network analysis provides insights into African swine fever epidemiology

Autor: Richard P. Bishop, Jacqueline K Lichoti, Jocelyn Davies, Edward Okoth, Samuel M. Githigia, Philip Kitala, Salome A. Bukachi, Yiheyis Maru

Publikováno v: Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 126:1-10

Pig movements play a significant role in the spread of economically important infectious diseases such as the African swine fever. Characterization of movement networks between pig farms and through other types of farm and household enterprises that

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2016.01.019