Estimating occurrence of Strongyloides stercoralis in the Caribbean island countries: Implications for monitoring and control.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.03.037
Abstract: BACKGROUND Few data are available for the prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in the Caribbean region. This frequently under diagnosed soil-transmitted helminth (STH) can result in long-term low intensity chronic infections that are asymptomatic or can… read more here.
Keywords: strongyloides stercoralis; caribbean island; prevalence; island countries ... See more keywords
Leptospira Seroprevalence in Domestic Dogs and Cats on the Caribbean Island of Saint Kitts
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DOI: 10.1155/2017/5904757
Abstract: Leptospirosis is an important bacterial zoonotic disease that affects humans and many animal species. Knowledge of prevalence of Leptospira in a given geographic region supports the implementation of effective control/prevention programmes and thus reduces the… read more here.
Keywords: seroprevalence; leptospira seroprevalence; caribbean island; dogs cats ... See more keywords
The Serological Prevalence of Rabies Virus-Neutralizing Antibodies in the Bat Population on the Caribbean Island of Trinidad
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DOI: 10.3390/v12020178
Abstract: Rabies virus (RABV) is the only lyssavirus known to be present within the Caribbean. The island of Trinidad, is richly diverse in chiropteran fauna and endemic for bat-transmitted rabies with low RABV isolation rates observed… read more here.
Keywords: rabies virus; caribbean island; bat; island ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Renal Lesions in the Small Indian Mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) Inhabiting the Caribbean Island of Saint Kitts
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DOI: 10.7589/2018-02-040
Abstract: Abstract We describe histopathologic abnormalities in the kidneys of small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts. The lesions observed in moderate to severe cases were suggestive of a chronic nephropathy.… read more here.
Keywords: mongoose herpestes; caribbean island; indian mongoose; herpestes auropunctatus ... See more keywords