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Zoonotic Pathogens in Wildlife Traded in Markets for Human Consumption, Laos.

Authors :
Pruksa Nawtaisong
Robinson, Matthew T.
Khongsy Khammavong
Phonesavanh Milavong
Rachlin, Audrey
Dittrich, Sabine
Dubot-Pérès, Audrey
Malavanh Vongsouvath
Horwood, Paul F.
Dussart, Philippe
Theppangna, Watthana
Douangngeum, Bounlom
Fine, Amanda E.
Pruvot, Mathieu
Newton, Paul N.
Nawtaisong, Pruksa
Khammavong, Khongsy
Milavong, Phonesavanh
Vongsouvath, Malavanh
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Apr2022, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p860-864, 5p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

We tested animals from wildlife trade sites in Laos for the presence of zoonotic pathogens. Leptospira spp. were the most frequently detected infectious agents, found in 20.1% of animals. Rickettsia typhi and R. felis were also detected. These findings suggest a substantial risk for exposure through handling and consumption of wild animal meat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156037866
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2804.210249