High Coxiella burnetii Seroconversion Rate in Veterinary Students, the Netherlands, 2006–2010

oleh: Marit M.A. de Lange, Wim van der Hoek, Peter M. Schneeberger, Arno Swart, Dick J.J. Heederik, Barbara Schimmer, Inge M. Wouters

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-12-01

Deskripsi

We examined Coxiella burnetii seroconversion rates by measuring C. burnetii IgG among 2 cohorts of veterinary students. During follow-up of 118 seronegative veterinary students, 23 students seroconverted. Although the clinical importance of the presence of antibodies is unknown, veterinary students should be informed about the potential risks for Q fever.