Acknowledgments
We acknowledge the financial support from the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Rodent Pest Management and Biosensor Technology Development (ACE II IRPM-BTD), 5799/TZ, through which the accomplishment of this study was achievable. Muheza district council, in all divisions, in Tanga and Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research for providing research permits and support during the whole study period. We appreciate the support from the Institute of Pest Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture, for sample storage, and sample processing, Mr. Ginethon Mhamphi, and Mr. Omary for technical assistance during data collection and laboratory work. Finally, the author hands over special thanks to all Muheza residents for accepting to collect blood samples and use their animals as part of this study and for allowing us to set traps for rodents in their households.