Prevalence and risk factors for trypanosome infection in cattle from communities surrounding the Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Prevalence and risk factors for trypanosome infection in cattle from communities surrounding the Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Abstract Background Bovine trypanosomosis transmitted by tsetse flies is a major constraint to cattle health and productivity in all sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis and identify its associated risk factor...

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Main Authors: Daniel Kizza, Michael Ocaido, Anthony Mugisha, Rose Azuba, Sarah Nalule, Howard Onyuth, Simon Peter Musinguzi, Rodney Okwasiimire, Charles Waiswa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
ITS-PCR T. vivax
T. congolense
Risk factors
Prevalence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04987-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04987-w

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