Publications by authors named "Karen Sichibalo"
Tick-borne zoonotic pathogens are increasingly becoming important across the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, tick-borne pathogens identified include viruses, bacteria and protozoa, with being the most frequently reported. This study was conducted to screen and identify species in ticks (Family ) infesting livestock in selected districts of southern Zambia.
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- Tick-borne pathogens are a growing public health concern globally, with limited data on tick-borne viruses in sub-Saharan Africa.
- In a study conducted in Zambia, 363 ticks from different species were analyzed, revealing that 5.2% of Rhipicephalus ticks harbored Shibuyunji viruses.
- The findings indicate that Rhipicephalus ticks could act as primary hosts for Shibuyunji virus and suggest that these viruses may exist in regions beyond their original discovery.