Potential association between Coxiella burnetii seroprevalence and selected risk factors among veterinary students in Slovakia.
Journal Title: Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine - Year 2011, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
The present study investigated the prevalence of antibodies to Coxiella burnetii and the possible factors predisposing students of veterinary medicine to C. burnetii infections. IgG antibodies to phase I and phase II C. burnetii antigens were determined by ELISA. Out of 77 students examined, 13 were positive for phase I and 45 were positive for phase II antibodies. The titres determined were in the range of 1 : 100-1 : 3200. Some risk factors may have contributed to the high seroprevalence found in these subjects. For example, there were positive associations with rural life and exposure to the breeding of farm animals, and in addition, work in a dusty environment, such as on fields, gardens, stables and construction sites were also connected to high seroprevalence.
Authors and Affiliations
Erik Dorko, Kvetoslava Rimarova, Annamaria Kecerova, Emil Pilipcinec, Eva Dudrikova, Viera Lovayova, Jozefina Petrovicova, Erich Boros
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