Search Results - "Babi, Nackson"
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Early-phase Transmission of Yersinia pestis by Cat Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and Their Potential Role as Vectors in a Plague-endemic Region of Uganda
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-06-2008)“…In recent decades, the majority of human plague cases (caused by Yersinia pestis) have been reported from Africa. In northwest Uganda, which has had recent…”
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Flea Diversity and Infestation Prevalence on Rodents in a Plague-Endemic Region of Uganda
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-10-2009)“…In Uganda, the West Nile region is the primary epidemiologic focus for plague. The aims of this study were to 1) describe flea-host associations within a…”
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Landscape and Residential Variables Associated with Plague-Endemic Villages in the West Nile Region of Uganda
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-03-2011)“…Plague, caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, is a severe, often fatal disease. This study focuses on the plague-endemic West Nile region of Uganda, where…”
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Efficacy of Indoor Residual Spraying Using Lambda-Cyhalothrin for Controlling Nontarget Vector Fleas (Siphonaptera) on Commensal Rats in a Plague Endemic Region of Northwestern Uganda
Published in Journal of medical entomology (01-09-2012)“…Over the past two decades, the majority of human plague cases have been reported from areas in Africa, including Uganda. In an effort to develop affordable…”
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Spatial Risk Models for Human Plague in the West Nile Region of Uganda
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-06-2009)“…The West Nile region of Uganda represents an epidemiologic focus for human plague in east Africa. However, limited capacity for diagnostic laboratory testing…”
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Evaluation of Rodent Bait Containing Imidacloprid for the Control of Fleas on Commensal Rodents in a Plague-Endemic Region of Northwest Uganda
Published in Journal of medical entomology (01-09-2010)“…In recent decades, the majority of human plague cases (caused by Yersinia pestis) have been reported from Africa. In an effort to reduce the risk of the…”
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Evaluation and Modification of off-Host Flea Collection Techniques used in Northwest Uganda: Laboratory and Field Studies
Published in Journal of medical entomology (01-01-2012)“…Quantifying the abundance of host-seeking fleas is critical for assessing risk of human exposure to flea-borne disease agents, including Yersinia pestis, the…”
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Identification of Flea Blood Meals Using Multiplexed Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Targeting Mitochondrial Gene Fragments
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-06-2009)“…Human plague is found in the West Nile region of Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo where flea vectors are often found inhabiting homes. We have…”
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Evaluation of Rodent Bait Containing Imidacloprid for the Control of Fleas on Commensal Rodents in a Plague-Endemic Region of Northwest Uganda
Published in Journal of medical entomology (01-09-2010)“…In recent decades, the majority of human plague cases (caused by Yersinia pestis) have been reported from Africa. In an effort to reduce the risk of the…”
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