Seroconversions for Coxiella and Rickettsial Pathogens among US Marines Deployed to Afghanistan, 2001–2010
oleh: Christina M. Farris, Nhien Pho, Todd E. Myers, Allen L. Richards
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016-08-01 |
Deskripsi
We assessed serum samples from 1,000 US Marines deployed to Afghanistan during 2001–2010 to find evidence of 4 rickettsial pathogens. Analysis of predeployment and postdeployment samples showed that 3.4% and 0.5% of the Marines seroconverted for the causative agents of Q fever and spotted fever group rickettsiosis, respectively.