Ticks and tick-borne pathogens in selected abattoirs and a slaughter slab in Kumasi, Ghana.
Stacy AmoahNancy Martekai UnicornEmmanuella Tiwaa KyerematengGenevieve DesewuPatrick Kwasi ObuamRichard Odoi-Teye MalmEmmanuel Osei-FrempongFrancisca Adai TortoStephen Kwabena AccorlorKwadwo BoampongSandra Abankwa KwartengSeth Offei AddoJohn Asiedu LarbiPublished in: Veterinary medicine and science (2024)
The findings show the occurrence of zoonotic pathogens, suggesting an increased risk of infections among the abattoir workers. There is a need to adopt control measures within the abattoirs to prevent pathogen spread.