Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda.

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dc.contributor.author Kasozi, Keneth Iceland
dc.contributor.author Welbum, Susan Christina
dc.contributor.author Batiha, Gaber El-Saber
dc.contributor.author Marraiki, Najat
dc.date.accessioned 2021-03-13T13:11:35Z
dc.date.available 2021-03-13T13:11:35Z
dc.date.issued 2020-12-28
dc.identifier.citation Kasozi, K., Welbum, S. C., Batiha, G. E. & Marraiki, N. (2020). Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda. Busitema University ; Elsevier Ltd. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 24058440
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/10.60682/wwy5-9p30
dc.description Research article en_US
dc.description.abstract Background: Information as regards the epidemiology of the Anaplasmataceae in small ruminants in several lowland middle-income countries is scarce. Methods: In this study a total of 712 DNA samples collected from small ruminants were analysed for Anaplasmataceae and Anaplasma ovis using the 16S rRNA and MSP4 genes respectively. Infection risk was assessed by location, sex and age of the animals and qGIS® was used to construct spatial maps. Results: The prevalence of Anaplasmataceae spp was 89.1% (95% CI: 77.5–95.9) and 79.1% (95% CI: 75.9–82.1) in ovines and caprines respectively (RR ¼ 1.1, 95% CI: 1.0–1.3); higher than those previously reported in other eastern African countries. The prevalence of A. ovis was 26.1% and 25.4% for both ovines and caprines respectively with ovines showing significantly higher levels of infection than caprines (P < 0.05). The risk of Anaplasma ovis infections was not affected by age (OR ¼ 1.2, 95% CI: 0.9–1.7) or sex (OR ¼ 1.1, 95% CI: 0.6–2.0). Small ruminants located at the forest edge (<0.3 km) showed higher A. ovis prevalence than those found inland with infections present in the midland regions associated with increased agricultural activity. Conclusion: Anaplasma ovis remains a major challenge for small ruminant husbandry in Uganda and infections are under-reported. Policy efforts to prioritize management of Anaplasmataceae for small ruminant health would promote livestock productivity in vulnerable communities, improving livelihoods and ecosystem health. en_US
dc.description.sponsorship Busitema University, Kabale University, University of Edinburgh Institute, Makerere University en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Busitema University ; Elsevier Ltd. en_US
dc.subject Tick-borne diseases en_US
dc.subject Anaplasma ovis en_US
dc.subject Parasites en_US
dc.subject Small ruminants en_US
dc.subject Goats en_US
dc.subject Uganda en_US
dc.subject Africa en_US
dc.subject Ticks en_US
dc.subject Tick resistance en_US
dc.subject Tick vaccines en_US
dc.subject Entomology en_US
dc.subject Ecosystem services en_US
dc.subject Protozoa en_US
dc.subject Polymerase chain reaction en_US
dc.subject Epidemiology en_US
dc.subject Veterinary medicine en_US
dc.subject Animal behavior en_US
dc.subject Animal breeding en_US
dc.subject Ruminant en_US
dc.subject Agriculture en_US
dc.title Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda. en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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