Zoonotic Pathogens in Wildlife Traded in Markets for Human Consumption, Laos

oleh: Pruksa Nawtaisong, Matthew T. Robinson, Khongsy Khammavong, Phonesavanh Milavong, Audrey Rachlin, Sabine Dittrich, Audrey Dubot-Pérès, Malavanh Vongsouvath, Paul F. Horwood, Philippe Dussart, Watthana Theppangna, Bounlom Douangngeum, Amanda E. Fine, Mathieu Pruvot, Paul N. Newton

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-04-01

Deskripsi

We tested animals from wildlife trade sites in Laos for the presence of zoonotic pathogens. Leptospira spp. were the most frequently detected infectious agents, found in 20.1% of animals. Rickettsia typhi and R. felis were also detected. These findings suggest a substantial risk for exposure through handling and consumption of wild animal meat.