Key result
Serotypes O and SAT2 of Foot and Mouth Disease remain enzootic in Kenya, while serotypes C and SAT1 have almost been eradicated.
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Provides historical epidemiological data on the prevalence and distribution of Foot and Mouth Disease serotypes in Kenya.
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May guide FMD vaccine prioritization toward O and SAT2 in Kenya; leaves open drivers of differential serotype persistence.
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) first was characterized in Kenya in 1932. Typing results are available since 1954. Five serotypes namely A, C, O, SAT1 and SAT2 have been confirmed and every district in the country has recorded one serotype or another. Serotypes A and O were predominant upto 1974 and serotypes O and SAT2 became predominant in 1975. However, serotypes C and SAT1 outbreaks have only occurred sporadically and are shown to have originated from neighbouring countries. Serotypes O and SAT2 remain enzootic while serotype A occurs sporadically in a few districts and serotypes C and SAT1 have almost been eradicated. Serotype SAT2 has had the highest number of subtypes. The Kenya Veterinarian Vol. 18 (1) 1994: pp. 25-27
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B.N. Wariru (1994) conducted an observational in Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Serotypes O and SAT2 of Foot and Mouth Disease remain enzootic in Kenya, while serotypes C and SAT1 have almost been eradicated.
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