Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 416

Review

Epidemiology of African Tick-Bite Fever (Rickettsia africae) in Uganda

Jesca Nakayima
  • Jesca Nakayima
  • National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI), P. O. Box 5704, Nakyesasa, Wakiso, Uganda.
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Celsus Sente
  • Celsus Sente
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-security (COVAB), Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 12 July 2023
  •  Accepted: 16 August 2023
  •  Published: 31 October 2023

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