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View article: Exploring community-based reporting of livestock abortions for rift valley fever and brucellosis surveillance in Uganda: a pilot study
Exploring community-based reporting of livestock abortions for rift valley fever and brucellosis surveillance in Uganda: a pilot study Open
Rift Valley fever (RVF) and brucellosis are serious zoonotic diseases with significant public health and economic consequences. In livestock, both diseases are associated with abortions that are not routinely reported as part of disease su…
View article: Characteristics of post-acute COVID-19 presentations and healthcare use in Australian general practice and comparisons to those with acute COVID-19 and upper respiratory tract infection
Characteristics of post-acute COVID-19 presentations and healthcare use in Australian general practice and comparisons to those with acute COVID-19 and upper respiratory tract infection Open
Background Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (long COVID) is recognised internationally as a significant public health issue. Despite a large international literature on these conditions, there are still many gaps in understanding key aspects o…
View article: Facilitators and Barriers to Community-Based Livestock Abortion Reporting for Rift Valley Fever Surveillance in Uganda: A COM-B Analysis
Facilitators and Barriers to Community-Based Livestock Abortion Reporting for Rift Valley Fever Surveillance in Uganda: A COM-B Analysis Open
Rift Valley fever disease (RVF), a priority zoonosis under the African Union Zoonotic Disease Control Plan (2025-2029), inflicts substantial economic losses via livestock abortion storms. Despite its profound impact, abortion reporting rem…
View article: Practical norms in emerging infectious disease control: lessons for transnational collaboration from a suspected newly emerging zoonosis outbreak in Ghana
Practical norms in emerging infectious disease control: lessons for transnational collaboration from a suspected newly emerging zoonosis outbreak in Ghana Open
Concern around the emergence of zoonoses with pandemic potential has fuelled significant foreign engagement with domestic infectious disease surveillance and response systems across Africa. These international efforts at augmentation have …
View article: Comparative performance and age dependence of tuberculin and defined antigen bovine tuberculosis skin tests assessed with Bayesian latent class analysis
Comparative performance and age dependence of tuberculin and defined antigen bovine tuberculosis skin tests assessed with Bayesian latent class analysis Open
Tuberculin skin tests (TST), the primary diagnostic tool for bovine tuberculosis (bTB), cross-react with BCG vaccine. Recently developed defined antigen skin tests (DSTs) aim to differentiate infected amongst vaccinated animals. We evaluat…
View article: Uptake of Labeled Vitamin D by a Human Gut Commensal Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
Uptake of Labeled Vitamin D by a Human Gut Commensal Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron Open
View article: Comparative performance and age dependence of tuberculin and defined antigen bovine tuberculosis skin tests assessed with Bayesian latent class analysis
Comparative performance and age dependence of tuberculin and defined antigen bovine tuberculosis skin tests assessed with Bayesian latent class analysis Open
Tuberculin skin tests (TST), the primary diagnostic tool for bovine tuberculosis (bTB), cross-react with BCG vaccine. Recently developed defined antigen skin tests (DSTs) aim to differentiate infected amongst vaccinated animals. We evaluat…
View article: High <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> Exposure but Low <scp>IGRA</scp> Positivity in <scp>UK</scp> Farm Workers
High <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> Exposure but Low <span>IGRA</span> Positivity in <span>UK</span> Farm Workers Open
Background Between 1999 and 2021, 505 culture‐confirmed cases of M. bovis disease in humans (zoonotic tuberculosis, TB) were diagnosed in England. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of M. bovis infection in persons exposed to TB‐infected …
View article: Qualitative studies on farm managers perception of risk from HPAIV and implementation of biosecurity measures on UK poultry farms
Qualitative studies on farm managers perception of risk from HPAIV and implementation of biosecurity measures on UK poultry farms Open
View article: Comparative performance of tuberculin and defined-antigen cocktails for detecting bovine tuberculosis in BCG-vaccinated cattle in natural settings
Comparative performance of tuberculin and defined-antigen cocktails for detecting bovine tuberculosis in BCG-vaccinated cattle in natural settings Open
View article: Turbidity more than herbivory, negatively correlated with Podostemum ceratophyllum Michx. stem length and biomass in slow water habitats in three Appalachian Plateau rivers.
Turbidity more than herbivory, negatively correlated with Podostemum ceratophyllum Michx. stem length and biomass in slow water habitats in three Appalachian Plateau rivers. Open
The effects of environmental stressors (water chemistry, habitat characteristics, herbivory, etc.), on macrophytes are understudied and fewer studies have focused on how stressors impact macrophytes in swiftwater habitats. Podostemum cerat…
View article: Burden of Bovine Tuberculosis on Animal Health, Welfare and Production: A Systematic Review
Burden of Bovine Tuberculosis on Animal Health, Welfare and Production: A Systematic Review Open
Developing evidence‐based approaches to combat infectious diseases is essential in resource‐limited settings to enable prioritisation of interventions where they are most effective in reducing the burden of disease. Bovine tuberculosis (bT…
View article: Ecological and Reproductive Cycles Drive Henipavirus Seroprevalence in the African Straw‐Coloured Fruit Bat (<scp><i>Eidolon helvum</i></scp>)
Ecological and Reproductive Cycles Drive Henipavirus Seroprevalence in the African Straw‐Coloured Fruit Bat (<span><i>Eidolon helvum</i></span>) Open
Bats are known to host zoonotic viruses, including henipaviruses that cause high fatality rates in humans (Nipah virus and Hendra virus). However, the determinants of zoonotic spillover are generally unknown, as the ecological and demograp…
View article: Bovine tuberculosis in Central Ethiopian slaughterhouses and the identification of causative mycobacteria by multiplex real-time PCR
Bovine tuberculosis in Central Ethiopian slaughterhouses and the identification of causative mycobacteria by multiplex real-time PCR Open
This study revealed an eleven-fold greater risk of bTB-related lesions in crossbred cattle compared to local zebu cattle. This finding highlights the necessity for targeted interventions, continuous vigilance, and thorough carcass inspecti…
View article: Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and genomic comparison of non-typhoidal salmonella isolated from pig farms with different levels of intensification in Yangon Region, Myanmar
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and genomic comparison of non-typhoidal salmonella isolated from pig farms with different levels of intensification in Yangon Region, Myanmar Open
In Myanmar, where backyard, semi-intensive, and intensive pig ( Sus scrofa domesticus ) farming coexist, there is limited understanding of the zoonotic risks and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) associated with these farming practices. This …
View article: Demography of the Gambian Epauletted Fruit Bat (<i>Epomophorus gambianus</i>) in Ghana
Demography of the Gambian Epauletted Fruit Bat (<i>Epomophorus gambianus</i>) in Ghana Open
We provide the first estimates of survival and reproductive rates for a population of the Gambian Epauletted Fruit Bat Epomophorus gambianus in Ghana. We focused on a large colony of ca. 5,000 bats over 3 years to estimate population param…
View article: The role of syndromic knowledge in Ethiopian veterinarians’ treatment of cattle
The role of syndromic knowledge in Ethiopian veterinarians’ treatment of cattle Open
Veterinarians play a significant role in the treatment and prevention of livestock diseases at the farm level, safeguarding public health and ensuring food safety. In sub-Saharan Africa, access to quality veterinary services is a major cha…
View article: Exploring veterinary students’ awareness and perception of zoonoses risks, infection control practices, and biosecurity measures in Ethiopia
Exploring veterinary students’ awareness and perception of zoonoses risks, infection control practices, and biosecurity measures in Ethiopia Open
Universities and colleges are often regarded as playing a key role in educating veterinarians and animal health workers who advise farmers on herd health and animal husbandry. However, to date, studies examining veterinary students’ knowle…
View article: Comparative performance of tuberculin and defined-antigen cocktails for detecting bovine tuberculosis in BCG-vaccinated cattle in natural settings
Comparative performance of tuberculin and defined-antigen cocktails for detecting bovine tuberculosis in BCG-vaccinated cattle in natural settings Open
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a threat to cattle health and public safety. The current control programs are hampered by wildlife reservoirs and socioeconomic barriers. Vaccinating cattle with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) effectively reduc…
View article: Exploring community-based reporting of livestock abortions for Rift Valley Fever surveillance in Uganda: A pilot study
Exploring community-based reporting of livestock abortions for Rift Valley Fever surveillance in Uganda: A pilot study Open
Between March and June 2023, we carried out a pilot study to explore the feasibility of using self-reporting of livestock abortions as a method of syndromic surveillance for Rift Valley fever disease (RVF) in Isingiro District, Uganda. We …
View article: Ectoparasite and bacterial population genetics and community structure indicate extent of bat movement across an island chain
Ectoparasite and bacterial population genetics and community structure indicate extent of bat movement across an island chain Open
Few studies have examined the genetic population structure of vector-borne microparasites in wildlife, making it unclear how much these systems can reveal about the movement of their associated hosts. This study examined the complex host–v…
View article: Bovine Tuberculosis in Central Ethiopian Slaughterhouses and Identification of Causative Mycobacteria by Multiplex Real-Time PCR
Bovine Tuberculosis in Central Ethiopian Slaughterhouses and Identification of Causative Mycobacteria by Multiplex Real-Time PCR Open
Background Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic disease primarily caused by Mycobacterium bovis that ultimately leads to the development of progressive granulomatous lesions. Although the disease is widespread, especially on intensive da…
View article: Trade-offs in the externalities of pig production are not inevitable
Trade-offs in the externalities of pig production are not inevitable Open
View article: BCG vaccination reduces bovine tuberculosis transmission, improving prospects for elimination
BCG vaccination reduces bovine tuberculosis transmission, improving prospects for elimination Open
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a routinely used vaccine for protecting children against Mycobacterium tuberculosis that comprises attenuated Mycobacterium bovis . BCG can also be used to protect livestock against M. bovis ; however, its…
View article: Exploring the adoption of food safety measures in smallholder dairy systems in Ethiopia: implications for food safety and public health
Exploring the adoption of food safety measures in smallholder dairy systems in Ethiopia: implications for food safety and public health Open
Milk is highly perishable and can be a conduit for the transmission of zoonotic foodborne pathogens. This cross-sectional survey involving 159 farming households and 18 participant observations in participating farms was undertaken in Addi…
View article: Ineffective responses to unlikely outbreaks: Hypothesis building in newly‐emerging infectious disease outbreaks
Ineffective responses to unlikely outbreaks: Hypothesis building in newly‐emerging infectious disease outbreaks Open
Over the last 30 years, there has been significant investment in research and infrastructure aimed at mitigating the threat of newly emerging infectious diseases (NEID). Core epidemiological processes, such as outbreak investigations, howe…
View article: Zoonotic tuberculosis in a high bovine tuberculosis burden area of Ethiopia
Zoonotic tuberculosis in a high bovine tuberculosis burden area of Ethiopia Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of ill health and one of the leading causes of death worldwide, caused by species of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), with Mycobacterium tuberculosis being the dominant pathogen i…
View article: Adoption of Biosecurity Practices in Smallholder Dairy Farms in Ethiopia
Adoption of Biosecurity Practices in Smallholder Dairy Farms in Ethiopia Open
Dairy production is an important livelihood source for smallholder dairy farmers who produce the majority of milk consumed and traded in Ethiopia. Dairy production is, however, constrained by livestock diseases that impact farm productivit…
View article: Uncovering the endemic circulation of rabies in Cambodia
Uncovering the endemic circulation of rabies in Cambodia Open
In epidemiology, endemicity characterizes sustained pathogen circulation in a geographical area, which involves a circulation that is not being maintained by external introductions. Because it could potentially shape the design of public h…
View article: Exploring animal husbandry in smallholder dairy systems in Ethiopia using photovoice
Exploring animal husbandry in smallholder dairy systems in Ethiopia using photovoice Open