Brucellosis as a cause of human illness in Narok district, Kenya

• Published in: The Kenya Veterinarian - A journal of the Kenya Veterinary Association (Kenya) Vol. 18; no. 2
• Main Authors: Muriuki, S.M.K, Arimi, S.M, McDermott, J.J. (Nairobi Univ. (Kenya). Dept. of Public Health)
• Format: Publication
• Language: English
• Published: 01.08.1994
• Subjects: BRUCELLOSE; BRUCELOSIS; ENFERMEDADES HUMANAS; KENIA; KENYA; MALADIE DE L'HOMME; SOCIEDAD PASTORAL; SOCIETE PASTORALE

A retrospective study of medical records was undertaken to investigate the extent of brucellosis in causing ill-health among the Maasai pastoralists of Narok district in Kenya. The low level of brucellosis testing and lack of standardized diagnose for categories reported in the study indicate that i...