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.