Open AccessSeroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Canine Leptospira and Brucella Species Infection in West Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Lencho Megersa Marami,
Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhin,
Edilu Jorga Sarba,
Getachew Kebebew Tola,
Solomon Shiferaw Endalew,
Asamenew Tesfaye Melkamsew,
Vincenzo Di Marco Lo Presti,
María Vitale
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
veterinary medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2230-2034
DOI - 10.2147/vmrr.s297155
Subject(s) - seroprevalence , leptospira , brucella , veterinary medicine , geography , biology , brucellosis , leptospirosis , medicine , serology , immunology , antibody
Canine leptospirosis and brucellosis are significant zoonotic gram-negative bacterial diseases that affect humans and animal species. This study was aimed to estimate the seroprevalence and assess associated risk factors of canine Leptospira and Brucella species infections in Ambo, Bako, and Gojo Towns, West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia.