Risk factors and prediction of leptospiral seropositivity among dogs and dog handlers in Malaysia

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Risk factors and prediction of leptospiral seropositivity among dogs and dog handlers in Malaysia

This study determined the potential risk factors that may contribute to seropositivity among dogs and dog handlers from working dog and dog shelter institutions. Data was collected from dogs (n = 266) and dog handlers (n = 161) using a standardised guided questionnaire. Serum obtained from the dogs...

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Main Authors:	Goh, Soon Heng, Ismail, Rosnah, Lau, Seng Fong, Megat Abdul Rani, Puteri Azaziah, Mohd Mohidin, Taznim Begam, Daud, Faiz, Bahaman, Abdul Rani, Bejo, Siti Khairani, Radzi, Rozanaliza, Khor, Kuan Hua
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI 2019
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38380/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38380/1/38380.pdf

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