Molecular prevalence and risk factors associated with tick-borne pathogens in cattle in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are of global importance, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where they represent a major constraint to livestock production. Their association with human disease is also increasingly recognized, signalling their zoonotic importance. It is therefore crucial to investigate TBPs prevalence in livestock populations and the factors associated with their presence. We set out to identify TBPs present in cattle and to determine associated risk factors in western Kenya, where smallholder livestock production is important for subsistence and market-driven income.

Results

Tick-borne pathogen infections in blood samples collected from cattle at livestock markets and slaughterhouses between May 2017 and January 2019 were identified by high-resolution

SUBMITTER: Chiuya T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8627057 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature