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Evidence of multiple bacterial, viral, and parasitic infectious disease agents in <i>Mastomys natalensis</i> rodents in riverine areas in selected parts of Zambia

Samuel Munalula Munjita
Annie Kalonda
Sody Munsaka
Walter Muleya
Lusajo Mwakibete
Katendi Changula
Hirofumi Sawa
John Tembo
Matthew Bates
Masahiro Kajihara
Manu Vanaerschot
Simbarashe Chitanga
Ayato Takada
Benjamin Mubemba
Cristina M. Tato
Edgar Simulundu

20241 citationOpen accessUniversity of Namibia

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These results suggest that M. natalensis harbours multiple infectious agents with zoonotic potential, and riverine regions may be key hotspots for rodent-borne pathogens in Zambia.

Research topics

Zoonotic diseases and public health
Viral Infections and Vectors
Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land

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DOI: 10.1080/20008686.2024.2441537

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