Q fever: Seroprevalence, Risk Factors in Slaughter Livestock and Genotypes of <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> in South Africa

Q fever is a neglected zoonosis in South Africa, causing significant losses in livestock and game animals through reproductive disorders. However, there are limited studies on the extent of <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> infections in livestock in South Africa. Further, there is also lack of k...

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Main Authors: Maruping Mangena, Nomakorinte Gcebe, Rian Pierneef, Peter N. Thompson, Abiodun A. Adesiyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/3/258