Dr. Chikerema, S

Qualifications:

PhD candidate (UZ), MVSc (UZ), BVSc (UZ)

Academic Appointments:

Senior Lecturer

Research Interests:

Epidemiology, molecular and spatial epidemiology of zoonoses.

Faculty: Veterinary Science

Department: Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences

Research Category: Physical Sciences

Biography:

Email: schikerema@vet.uz.ac.zw

Phone: +263 242 303211 Ext. 19100

Publications:

Makanyanga TB, Mutema G, Mukarati NL, Chikerema SM, Makaya PV, Musari S, Matope G(2014). Microbial quality of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) meat from three selected farms in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 170, 44-47.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2013.10.020.
Chikerema SM, Murwira A, Matope G, Pfukenyi DM (2013). Spatial modeling of Bacillus anthracis ecological niche in Zimbabwe. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 111(1-2): 25-30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2013.04.006
Chikerema SM, Matope G, Pfukenyi DM (2013). Awareness and attitude towards zoonoses with particular reference to anthrax among cattle owners in selected rural communities of Zimbabwe. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 13(4): 243-249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2011.0916
Chikerema SM, Pfukenyi DM, Hang’ombe BM, L’Abee-Lund TM, Matope GM (2012). Isolation of Bacillus anthracisfrom soil in selected high-risk areas of Zimbabwe. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 133(6): 1389-1395,http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jam.12006
Chikerema SM, Pfukenyi DM, Matope G, Bhebhe E (2012). Temporal and spatial distribution of cattle anthrax outbreaks in Zimbabwe between 1967 and 2006. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44(1): 63-70,http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-010-9888-z
Chikerema SM, Murwira A, Matope G, Pfukenyi DM (2013). Spatial modeling of Bacillus anthracis ecological niche in Zimbabwe. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 111(1-2): 25-30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2013.04.006
Chikerema SM, Matope G, Pfukenyi DM (2013). Awareness and attitude towards zoonoses with particular reference to anthrax among cattle owners in selected rural communities of Zimbabwe. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 13(4): 243-249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2011.0916
Chikerema SM, Pfukenyi DM, Hang’ombe BM, L’Abee-Lund TM, Matope GM (2012). Isolation of Bacillus anthracisfrom soil in selected high-risk areas of Zimbabwe. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 133(6): 1389-1395,http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jam.12006
Chikerema SM, Pfukenyi DM, Matope G, Bhebhe E (2012). Temporal and spatial distribution of cattle anthrax outbreaks in Zimbabwe between 1967 and 2006. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44(1): 63-70,http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-010-9888-z