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Anthrax in cattle, wildlife and humans in Zambia
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This article is published in Veterinary Record.The article was published on 1993-05-08. It has received 23 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Wildlife.read more
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Canine distemper virus in Lake Baikal seals (Phoca sibirica).
L.V. Mamaev,I. K. G. Visser,S. I. Belikov,N.N. Denikina,Timm C. Harder,Lynnette C. Goatley,Bertus K. Rima,B. Edginton,Albert D. M. E. Osterhaus,Thomas Barrett +9 more
TL;DR: Evidence is presented that the same virus continued to circulate in seals in Lake Baikal after the initial epizootic and was most closely related to recent European field isolates of canine distemper virus.
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The effect of seasonal variation on anthrax epidemiology in the upper Zambezi floodplain of western Zambia
Hetron Mweemba Munang'andu,Fredrick Banda,Victor M. Siamudaala,Musso Munyeme,Christopher J. Kasanga,Byman Hamududu +5 more
TL;DR: Human dependency on the floodplain was shown to significantly influence the epidemiology of anthrax in the upper Zambezi floodplain of western Zambia, indicating that the likelihood of outbreaks occurring was higher during the dry months when human occupancy of the flood Plain was greater compared to the flooding months when people and livestock moved out of this region.
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Ecology and epidemiology of anthrax in cattle and humans in Zambia
Victor M. Siamudaala,John M. Bwalya,Hetron Mweemba Munang'andu,Peter G. Sinyangwe,Fred Banda,Aaron S. Mweene,Ayato Takada,Hiroshi Kida +7 more
TL;DR: The history, current status and approaches towards the control of the disease in Zambia are discussed and it is hoped that the information provided here will stimulate continued awareness for the veterinary and medical authorities to maintain their surveillance and capabilities against the disease.
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Human–animal anthrax outbreak in the Luangwa valley of Zambia in 2011
Mudenda B. Hang'ombe,James Mwansa,Sergio Muwowo,Phillip Mulenga,Muzala Kapina,Eric Musenga,David Squarre,Liywali Mataa,Suzuki Y Thomas,Suzuki Y Thomas,Hirohito Ogawa,Hirohito Ogawa,Hirofumi Sawa,Hideaki Higashi +13 more
TL;DR: An antimicrobial susceptibility test revealed that all the isolates were found to be sensitive to the recommended antibiotics and the disease control was achieved by case management and by explaining to the communities that they should avoid contact with animals that die from unknown causes.
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Role of Food Insecurity in Outbreak of Anthrax Infections among Humans and Hippopotamuses Living in a Game Reserve Area, Rural Zambia.
Mark W. Lehman,Allen S. Craig,Constantine Malama,Muzala Kapina-Kany’anga,Philip Malenga,Fanny Munsaka,Sergio Muwowo,Sean V. Shadomy,Melissa A. Marx +8 more
TL;DR: Eating, carrying, and preparing meat were associated with anthrax infection, and 23% of respondents reported they would eat meat from hippopotamuses found dead again because of food shortage, lack of meat, hunger, and protein shortage, leaving communities susceptible to zoonotic infection.