SMJ articles in the category "zoonotic disease"

Original Article

Consideration of Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases during Differential Diagnosis

Objective: Recognition and reporting of vector-borne and zoonotic disease (VBZD) cases is largely dependent upon the consideration of such diseases by healthcare practitioners during the initial diagnosis and ordering of specific confirmative diagnostic tests. This study was conducted to assess the general knowledge and understanding of VBZD transmission and clinical…

Posted in: medical education 74 zoonotic disease 2

Review Article

Frequency of Animal Leptospirosis in the Southern United States and the Implications for Human Health

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease with symptoms in humans and animals, ranging from subclinical to serious and fatal. The disease occurs worldwide, but there is limited recognition of the public and animal health risks it poses in the southern United States. A systematic review of the frequency of animal leptospirosis…

Posted in: seroprevalence 2 southern United States 3 surveillance 14 zoonotic disease 2
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