Serologic survey for Coxiella burnetii phase II antibodies among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran
Objective: To determine the presence of antibodies against phase II among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran. Methods: The antibody titers of the serum samples were measured by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay using phase II Coxiella burnetii as the antigen [kit (Virion\Serion, Wu...
Published in: | Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1268 https://doaj.org/article/02f104598dc7477dbf5c01d83c9de354 |
Summary: | Objective: To determine the presence of antibodies against phase II among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran. Methods: The antibody titers of the serum samples were measured by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay using phase II Coxiella burnetii as the antigen [kit (Virion\Serion, Wurzburg, Germany) according to the manufacturer's protocol]. Results: The positive rate of IgG antibody was 68% in the slaughterhouse workers. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that slaughterhouse workers in Kerman area have a higher risk of infection and should consider potential infection with Coxiella burnetii. |
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