Public knowledge and awareness of tick-borne pathogens and diseases: A cross-sectional study in Ghana
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a significant and increasing health threat globally. About 45 tick species have been described from Ghana, located in sub-Saharan Africa, but it is unknown how well-informed local citizens are regarding the risks posed by ticks and TBDs. Utilizing a cross-sectional de...
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Main Authors: | Theophilus Yaw Alale, Jani J. Sormunen, Joseph Nzeh, Richard Osei Agjei, Eero J. Vesterinen, Tero Klemola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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Series: | Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667114X24000591 |
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