Essays about: "seroprevalence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the word seroprevalence.

  1. 1. Seroprevalence of feline panleukopenia virus in domesticated cats in Maasai Mara, Kenya : a possible threat of transmission to wildlife?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Clara Björkholm; [2024]
    Keywords : feline panleukopenia virus; FPV; domestic cat; seroprevalence; Kenya; Maasai Mara; Mara North Conservancy; Mara Cat Project;

    Abstract : Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a highly contagious virus that can stay stable in the environment for a long period of time. The virus can infect both domesticated cats, wild felids, and other wild animals. It has the highest morbidity and mortality rate in new-born and young kittens. READ MORE

  3. 2. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ronja Byström; [2023]
    Keywords : toxoplasma; toxoplasmosis; domestic cat; Kenya; Masai Mara; zoonosis; public health; seropositivity; seroprevalence;

    Abstract : Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with felids as the definitive host. It can infect almost every animal, including humans, as its intermediate host. It is an important zoonosis, especially for immune-deprived people, such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and pregnant women. READ MORE

  4. 3. Tick-borne diseases in roe deer - seroprevalence, possible cut-off and effects on health

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Matilda Friberg Holm; [2023]
    Keywords : Anaplasma phagocytophilum; Borrelia burgdorferi s.l; tick-borne encephalitis virus; roe deer; Capreolus capreolus; tick-borne pathogens;

    Abstract : Understanding the interaction between roe deer and pathogens could potentially help us improve the health in both roe deer and humans. Here, I focused on broadening our basic understanding about three specific tick-borne pathogens, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exposure and Carriage of West Nile Virus in feathered Iberian Scavengers

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ekologi och genetik; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Ivan Marin Cacho; [2022]
    Keywords : West Nile Virus; Raptors; Vultures; Scavengers.;

    Abstract : Scavenging bird of prey have been abundant throughout the Mediterranean region for years, establishing a food acquisition relationship with human activities, their characteristics make them especially suitable for the recognition of dangerous environmental conditions. The West Nile Virus (WNV) considered the most widespread arbovirus has been previously discovered in our 3 species of studio. READ MORE

  6. 5. SARS-CoV-2 hos mink i Sverige : sammanställning och analys av övervakningsresultat från två säsonger

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Angelica Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : SARS-CoV-2; mink; Sverige; serologi; ELISA;

    Abstract : SARS-CoV-2 orsakar sjukdomen covid-19 hos människor men kan även smitta från människor till vissa djurarter, däribland mink. Det finns erfarenheter från utbrott i minkbesättningar i flera länder som visat att smittspridningen bland minkar skett snabbt när smittan introducerats till en besättning, eftersom minkar är mycket mottagliga för SARS-CoV-2 samt lever under förhållanden av relativt hög djurdensitet på pälsdjursgårdar. READ MORE