Serological Survey of Leptospira spp. in Livestock and Rodents from Different Settlements in the Kilombero Wetland, Tanzania
This study demonstrates the presence of anti-<i>Leptospira</i> antibodies in rodents and livestock related to occupational activities in human settlements. It further demonstrates that wild animals (rodents) and livestock are reservoirs of <i>Leptospira</i> and are important in the epidemiology of leptospirosis. Management and control strategies should target both rodents and livestock.
Authors
- Rhodes H. Makundi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4672-2354)
- Mwajabu Selemani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0448-7672)
- Abdul S. Katakweba
- Apia W. Massawe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2678-1480)
Institutions
- Sokoine University of Agriculture (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pathogens
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13121059
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.06