Publications by authors named "Nadia Aqilla Shamsusah"
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- Leptospirosis is a growing zoonotic disease in tropical regions like Malaysia, prompting a study to create a genetic database using samples from humans, animals, and the environment.
- The research utilized a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based method to analyze 46 DNA samples, successfully obtaining full genetic profiles for 36, revealing that most pathogenic strains belonged to the serogroup Bataviae.
- The study demonstrates the effectiveness of molecular techniques like multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) and sequencing for detailed characterization of pathogenic Leptospira, enhancing understanding and potential management of the disease.
Background: The aim of Malaysia to eliminate malaria nationwide by 2020 seems need to be prolonged. Whilst Malaysia has successfully eliminated human malaria transmission, simian malaria parasites such as Plasmodium knowlesi, P. cynomolgi, P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreviously, a novel strain (BJ3) was isolated from the soil of an wild animal conservation area in Perak, Malaysia. Molecular identification via whole-genome sequencing confirmed that the strain was Leptospira yasudae. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of strain BJ3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHumans can be infected by pathogenic Leptospira through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments. Recreational exposure has been associated with human leptospirosis; however, there is a lack of information on the distribution of Leptospira spp. in recreational areas.
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