Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetiiin stray cats in Central Anatolia
Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetiiin stray cats in Central Anatolia
Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever (Coxiellosis) in humans and animals worldwide. The present study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence of Q fever among stray cats in 3 providences (Ankara, Nigde, and Kayseri) in Central Anatolia, Turkey. A total of 143 sera from stray cats were examined for the presence of IgG against C. burnetiiphase II antigen by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Seven out of the 143 (4.9%) stray cats were seropositive for Q fever, with titers of 1:64 to 1:256. Seroprevalences in Ankara, Nigde, and Kayseri provinces were 1.6%, 7.4%, and 8.3%, respectively. This is the first report of the presence of C. burnetii in cats in Turkey. © TÜBİTAK.
- Niğde University Turkey
seroprevalence, Coxiella burnetii, cat, Seroprevalence, Cat, IFAT
seroprevalence, Coxiella burnetii, cat, Seroprevalence, Cat, IFAT
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