Determination of potential risk factors associated with Theileria annulata and Theileria parva infections of cattle in the Sudan

A multi-variate logistic regression analysis was performed on two sets of data on the prevalence of Theileria annulata in Northern Sudan and Theileria parva in Southern Sudan, to determine the potential risk factors that might affect the distribution of the infections in those regions. The logistic...

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Published in:Parasitology research (1987) 2007-10, Vol.101 (5), p.1285-1288
Main Authors: Salih, D. A, EL Hussein, A. M, Kyule, M. N, Zessin, K.-H, Ahmed, J. S, Seitzer, U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Cattle
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
General aspects and techniques. Study of several systematic groups. Models
Invertebrates
Logistic Models
Multivariate Analysis
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Seasons
Sudan - epidemiology
Theileria annulata
Theileria annulata - isolation & purification
Theileria parva
Theileria parva - isolation & purification
Theileriasis - epidemiology
Theileriasis - parasitology
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Summary:A multi-variate logistic regression analysis was performed on two sets of data on the prevalence of Theileria annulata in Northern Sudan and Theileria parva in Southern Sudan, to determine the potential risk factors that might affect the distribution of the infections in those regions. The logistic regression model was fit with the tested risk factors for each disease, separately. The results indicated that locations, management systems and age could be held as risk factors for T. annulata infection in Northern Sudan, while for T. parva locations and seasons could be held as risk factors in Southern Sudan. The results of this study will assist in the development of more effective control strategies for smallholder dairy farms in the country.
ISSN:0932-0113
1432-1955
DOI:10.1007/s00436-007-0634-4