Study of C. burnetii human and animal seroprevalence in a rural population in Madrid community
Tellez, A. ; Martin, A. ; Anda, P. ; Fuente, L. ; Benitez, P. ; Garcia, C. ; Leon, P.
Springer
Published 1989
Springer
Published 1989
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1573-7284
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Q fever ; C. burnetii ; Seroprevalence
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract A pilot study on human seroprevalence of antibodies to C. burnetii in the Madrid region, initiated in a small rural population, shows a 15.4% positivity by the indirect immunofluorescence test. An urban sample shows an 8.8% positivity. Animal seroprevalence in livestock located in the village under study is 76.6% in caprine and 17.7% in bovine. A high risk epidemiological situation is detected.
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Electronic Resource
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