Role of the Coypu (Myocastor coypus) in the Epidemiology of Leptospirosis in Domestic Animals and Humans in France

The coypu (Myocastor coypus), a rodent whose natural habitat is stagnant freshwater, has become a widespread pest in France within the last decade. This study investigated the prevalence of seropositivity and the renal carriage of leptospires in coypus in order to evaluate their role in terms of the...

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Veröffentlicht in:European Journal of Epidemiology. - Springer Science + Business Media. - 17(2001), 2, Seite 111-121
1. Verfasser: Michel, V. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Ruvoen-Clouet, N., Menard, A., Sonrier, C., Fillonneau, C., Rakotovao, F., Ganière, J. P., André-Fontaine, G.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2001
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:European Journal of Epidemiology
Schlagworte:Coypu France Leptospirosis Livestock Public health Renal carrier Health sciences Biological sciences Social sciences