Serological evidence of Francisella tularensis in febrile patients seeking treatment at remote hospitals, Northeastern Kenya, 2014-2015
Tularemia is a highly contagious infectious zoonosis caused by the bacterial agent Francisella tularensis. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of antibodies to Francisella tularensis in febrile patients in northeastern Kenya. During 2014-2015, 730 patients were screened for anti-Fr...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Elsevier
2017
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81518 |
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