Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii among domestic ruminants and horses in Poland

Szymańska-Czerwińska, Monika; Jodełko, Agnieszka; Pluta, Michał; Kowalik, S; Niemczuk, Krzysztof

doi:10.4149/av_2017_318

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“…Similarly, a large-scale study in Northern Ireland of 5182 animals found a seroprevalence of 6.2% [25]. A serosurvey recently conducted in Poland revealed a seroprevalence of 4.18% [26]. In the Netherlands, just before the 2007-2011 epidemic, the highest level ever reported in apparently healthy animals (16%) was described [27].…”

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Serological Evidence of Q Fever among Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Populations in the Campania Region, Italy

et al. 2022

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Due to its economic impact on livestock and its zoonotic effect, Q fever is a public and animal health problem. Information on this infection in Italy is presently supported by reports of reproductive problems in livestock farms and is, therefore, insufficient to properly understand the impact of the disease. This study aimed to describe for the first time the seroprevalence of Q fever in dairy cows and water buffalos in the Campania region (Southern Italy). A total of 424 dairy cattle and 214 water buffalo were tested using a commercial indirect ELISA kit. An overall seroprevalence of 11.7% confirmed the wide distribution of C. burnetii in this region. Several factors were positively associated with higher seroprevalence, such as species (higher in cattle than in water buffalo), age, and coexistence with other ruminant species. The final model of logistic regression included only age (older) and species (cattle), which were positively associated with the presence of Q fever antibodies. Our findings support the widespread presence of Coxiella burnettii in Campania and show a seroprevalence similar to that observed in previous studies in other Italian regions and European countries. Since human cases are typically linked to contact with infected ruminants, there is a need to improve surveillance for this infection.

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Serological Evidence of Q Fever among Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Populations in the Campania Region, Italy

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“…Szymańska-Czerwińska et al, tested 2082 serum samples taken from 936 goats, 933 cattle, 89 sheep and 124 horses, including various horse breeds, and revealed that Polish horses were seronegative, while in the populations of cattle and small ruminants, seropositive animals were present. The percentage of seropositive cattle, goats and sheep was 4.18%, 6.3%, and 13.48%, respectively [10].…”

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Assessment of Coxiella burnetii presence after tick bite in north-eastern Poland

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Purpose The aim of the study is to assess anti-Coxiella burnetii antibodies presence in inhabitants of north-eastern Poland, to assess the risk of Q fever after tick bite and to assess the percentage of co-infection with other pathogens. Methods The serological study included 164 foresters and farmers with a history of tick bite. The molecular study included 540 patients, hospitalized because of various symptoms after tick bite. The control group consisted of 20 honorary blood donors. Anti-Coxiella burnetii antibodies titers were determined by Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) Phase 1 IgG ELISA (DRG International Inc. USA). PCR was performed to detect DNA of C. burnetii, Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Results Anti-C. burnetii IgG was detected in six foresters (7.3%). All foresters with the anti-C. burnetii IgG presence were positive toward anti-B. burgdorferi IgG and anti-TBE (tick-borne encephalitis). Anti-C. burnetii IgG was detected in five farmers (6%). Four farmers with anti-C. burnetii IgG presence were positive toward anti-B. burgdorferi IgG and two with anti-TBE. Among them one was co-infected with B. burgdorferi and TBEV. Correlations between anti-C. burnetii IgG and anti-B. burgdorferi IgG presence and between anti-C. burnetii IgG presence and symptoms of Lyme disease were observed. C. burnetii DNA was not detected in any of the 540 (0%) patients. Conclusions C. burnetii is rarely transmitted by ticks, but we proved that it is present in the environment, so it may be a danger to humans. The most common co-occurrence after tick bite concerns C. burnetii and B. burgdorferi.

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“…After several small epidemics, the largest one occurred in 1982 in Ulhówek, formerly Zamość Province that resulted in 1300 human cases. Thus, the surveillance, and control-Q fever in livestock is of particular importance (Szymańska-Czerwińska et al, 2017). The authors investi-gated the seroprevalence of C. burnetii in horses and ruminants including cattle, sheep, and goats in Poland.…”

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Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii among domestic ruminants and horses in Poland

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Serological Evidence of Q Fever among Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Populations in the Campania Region, Italy

Serological Evidence of Q Fever among Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Populations in the Campania Region, Italy

Assessment of Coxiella burnetii presence after tick bite in north-eastern Poland

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