Factors associated with probable cluster of Leptospirosis among kennel workers in Abuja, Nigeria
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Factors associated with probable cluster of Leptospirosis among kennel workers in Abuja, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION Between February and October 2009 an increase in morbidity and mortality in dogs in a national kennel in Abuja, Nigeria, was observed with signs indicative of leptospirosis. Concurrent illness was observed in some kennel workers which had high titres of leptospira antibodies. METHODS An unmatched case-control study was conducted to identify associated factors. Fifteen cases and f...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pan African Medical Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1937-8688
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2013.16.144.3529