Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in an Indigenous Population from the Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta, Colombia

Coxiella burnetii is an underreported zoonotic pathogen in many rural regions globally. We investigated C. burnetii exposure in a remote indigenous tribe residing in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. The high seroprevalence of 35% (95% CI, 27-43%) demonstrates the need for One Health studi...

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Published in:	The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Vol. 110; no. 1; p. 155
Main Authors:	Oakley, Regina, Dreyfus, Anou, Concha, Gustavo, Poppert, Sven, Plag, Michèle, Meile, Celine, Graves, Stephen, Paris, Daniel H, Kann, Simone
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 03-01-2024
Subjects:	Colombia - epidemiology Coxiella burnetii Humans Indigenous Peoples Q Fever - epidemiology Risk Factors Seroepidemiologic Studies Colombia
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Summary:	Coxiella burnetii is an underreported zoonotic pathogen in many rural regions globally. We investigated C. burnetii exposure in a remote indigenous tribe residing in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. The high seroprevalence of 35% (95% CI, 27-43%) demonstrates the need for One Health studies to identify risk factors, clinical impact, and potential medical, veterinary, and environmental interventions.
ISSN:	1476-1645
DOI:	10.4269/ajtmh.23-0252