2020
DOI: 10.1101/2020.07.17.208363
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Leptospiraspp. seroprevalence in humans involved in a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya

Abstract: Introduction Leptospirosis is a neglected bacterial zoonotic infection caused by spirochetes of Leptospira genus. Humans get infected through direct or indirect contact with urine of infected animals or environment. It accounts for more than 300,000 severe cases annually worldwide with case fatality rates of over 30%. Costs of diagnosis and treatment for human and animals, disruption of international trade of animals and products, reduced productivity and reproductivity in animals constitute economic import… Show more

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