Search Results - "Njagi, Obadiah"
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Recurrent Anthrax Outbreaks in Humans, Livestock, and Wildlife in the Same Locality, Kenya, 2014-2017
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-01-2018)“…Epidemiologic data indicate a global distribution of anthrax outbreaks associated with certain ecosystems that promote survival and viability of spores. Here,…”
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Opportunities and challenges in antimicrobial resistance behavior change communication
Published in One health (20-12-2020)“…Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is already affecting human and animal health sectors negatively. The UN General Assembly has listed AMR among issues that need…”
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Anthrax hotspot mapping in Kenya support establishing a sustainable two-phase elimination program targeting less than 6% of the country landmass
Published in Scientific reports (15-12-2022)“…Using data collected from previous (n = 86) and prospective (n = 132) anthrax outbreaks, we enhanced prior ecological niche models (ENM) and added kernel…”
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Characterization of Avian Influenza Viruses Detected in Kenyan Live Bird Markets and Wild Bird Habitats Reveal Genetically Diverse Subtypes and High Proportion of A(H9N2), 2018-2020
Published in Viruses (05-09-2024)“…Following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in countries bordering Kenya to the west, we conducted surveillance among domestic…”
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Using a value chain framework for food safety assessment of edible offals in Nairobi, Kenya
Published in Frontiers in sustainable food systems (27-03-2023)“…Edible offals comprise those parts of the animal considered fit for human consumption apart from the skeletal muscle, fat and attached skin. Edible offals form…”
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Spatial clustering of livestock Anthrax events associated with agro-ecological zones in Kenya, 1957-2017
Published in BMC infectious diseases (18-02-2021)“…Developing disease risk maps for priority endemic and episodic diseases is becoming increasingly important for more effective disease management, particularly…”
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A Phylogeographic Analysis of Porcine Parvovirus 1 in Africa
Published in Viruses (11-01-2023)“…Porcine parvovirus 1 (PPV1) is recognized as a major cause of reproductive failure in pigs, leading to several clinical outcomes globally known as SMEDI…”
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Building subnational capacities in animal health to deliver frontline cross-sectoral health services in Kenya
Published in Frontiers in veterinary science (04-08-2023)“…Introduction Operationalizing effective subnational veterinary services as major contributor to disease surveillance, reporting, diagnoses and One Health…”
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Detection of distinct MERS-Coronavirus strains in dromedary camels from Kenya, 2017
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on camel respiratory diseases and conditions in Garissa and Isiolo, Kenya
Published in Frontiers in veterinary science (29-11-2022)“…Livestock farmers' attitudes, practices, and behaviors are major factors in infection prevention and control of animal diseases. Kenya has the fourth largest…”
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Zoonotic surveillance for rickettsiae in domestic animals in Kenya
Published in Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) (01-06-2013)“…Abstract Rickettsiae are obligate intracellular bacteria that cause zoonotic and human diseases. Arthropod vectors, such as fleas, mites, ticks, and lice,…”
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Co-creation and priority setting for applied and implementation research in One Health: Improving capacities in public and animal health systems in Kenya
Published in One health (01-12-2022)“…The Kenyan government has successfully been implementing sector specific and multisectoral projects aligned to the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA). For…”
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Phenotypic and genetic characterization of MERS coronaviruses from Africa to understand their zoonotic potential
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (22-06-2021)“…Coronaviruses are pathogens of pandemic potential. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) causes a zoonotic respiratory disease of global…”
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Risk factors for serological evidence of MERS-CoV in camels, Kenya, 2016–2017
Published in Preventive veterinary medicine (01-12-2020)“…Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is an emerging viral disease and dromedary camels are known to be the source of human spill over…”
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Phenotypic and genetic characterization of MERS coronaviruses from Africa to understand their zoonotic potential
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (22-06-2021)“…Coronaviruses are pathogens of pandemic potential. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) causes a zoonotic respiratory disease of global…”
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