High Coxiella burnetii Seroconversion Rate in Veterinary Students, the Netherlands, 2006–2010
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2020-12
Authors
de Lange, Marit M.A.
van der Hoek, Wim
Schneeberger, Peter M.
Swart, Arno
Heederik, Dick J.J.
Schimmer, Barbara
Wouters, Inge M.
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Abstract
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.
Keywords
Taverne, Epidemiology, Microbiology (medical), Infectious Diseases, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Citation
de Lange, M M A, van der Hoek, W, Schneeberger, P M, Swart, A, Heederik, D J J, Schimmer, B & Wouters, I M 2020, 'High Coxiella burnetii Seroconversion Rate in Veterinary Students, the Netherlands, 2006–2010', Emerging Infectious Diseases, vol. 26, no. 12, pp. 3086-3088. https://doi.org/10.3201/EID2612.200063