Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in selected populations of domestic ruminants in Newfoundland
The seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii among cattle, sheep, and goats in Newfoundland was determined by microimmunofluorescence. Seropositivity to phase II antigen increased in sheep from 3.1% in 1997 to 23.5% in 1999–2000 (P < 0.001). Cows (24%) had antibodies to phase I antigen; goats (15.6%)...
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Language: | English |
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2002
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Online Access: | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC339270 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12001502 |
Summary: | The seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii among cattle, sheep, and goats in Newfoundland was determined by microimmunofluorescence. Seropositivity to phase II antigen increased in sheep from 3.1% in 1997 to 23.5% in 1999–2000 (P < 0.001). Cows (24%) had antibodies to phase I antigen; goats (15.6%) had antibodies to phase II antigen. Seroprevalence of C. burnetii is increasing among sheep. |
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