Zoonotic surveillance for rickettsiae in domestic animals in Kenya
Abstract Rickettsiae are obligate intracellular bacteria that cause zoonotic and human diseases. Arthropod vectors, such as fleas, mites, ticks, and lice, transmit rickettsiae to vertebrates during blood meals. In humans, the disease can be life threatening. This study was conducted amidst rising re...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Mary Ann Liebert Inc
2013
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68370 |
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