Browsing School of Health Sciences & School of Nursing by Author "Falzon, Laura C"

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    • Distribution and genetic diversity of cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic region: a one health approach 

      Mutwiri, Titus; Magambo, Japhet; Muigai, Anne W. T; Mulinge, Erastus; Zeyhle, Eberhard; Rogan, Mike; Fèvre, Eric M; Falzon, Laura C (Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)
      Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.) is an endemic zoonosis in pastoral communities in Kenya. However, the spread of CE to non-endemic areas is possible due to livestock ...

    • Findings of a community screening programme for human cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic area 

      Mutwiri, Titus; Magambo, Japhet; Zeyhle, Eberhard; Muigai, Anne WT; Alumasa, Lorren; Amanya, Fredrick; Fèvre, Eric M; Falzon, Laura C (Public Library of Science, 2022-08-15)
      Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis caused by infection with the larval stages of the taeniid cestodes of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. It is prevalent among transhumant communities in East ...