Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds
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Resumo: | Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii), a pathogen with a high capability for infection. The disease primarily affects ruminants, leading to reproductive disorders, but can also be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or their products. In Algeria, Q fever is endemic, but little is known about the presence and circulation of C. burnetii in domestic goats. This study aimed to perform a multicentric serological analysis of C. burnetii antibodies in domestic goats from four provinces in the North East Region of Algeria. A total of 504 goat serum samples were collected from 77 herds, and serological analysis was performed using an indirect ELISA. The overall seroprevalence at the herd level was 35.06%, and 8.73% at the individual level. Herds with a history of abortions showed a high seropositivity rate of 88.9%. This research indicates the wide distribution of C. burnetii in goats in this region, suggesting the potential for zoonotic transmission to humans. Further studies and monitoring programs are essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of C. burnetii epidemiology in Algeria and to prevent or mitigate potential outbreaks. Awareness among practitioners and farmers is crucial to address this public health concern effectively. |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat HerdsCoxiella burnetiiAlgeriagoatserologyQ fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii), a pathogen with a high capability for infection. The disease primarily affects ruminants, leading to reproductive disorders, but can also be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or their products. In Algeria, Q fever is endemic, but little is known about the presence and circulation of C. burnetii in domestic goats. This study aimed to perform a multicentric serological analysis of C. burnetii antibodies in domestic goats from four provinces in the North East Region of Algeria. A total of 504 goat serum samples were collected from 77 herds, and serological analysis was performed using an indirect ELISA. The overall seroprevalence at the herd level was 35.06%, and 8.73% at the individual level. Herds with a history of abortions showed a high seropositivity rate of 88.9%. This research indicates the wide distribution of C. burnetii in goats in this region, suggesting the potential for zoonotic transmission to humans. Further studies and monitoring programs are essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of C. burnetii epidemiology in Algeria and to prevent or mitigate potential outbreaks. Awareness among practitioners and farmers is crucial to address this public health concern effectively.MDPI20232023-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/10216/154237eng2076-261510.3390/ani13182926Bento, JTDahmane, ASantos-Silva, SReghaissia, NAlmeida, DMesquita, JRinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-11-29T15:10:04Zoai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/154237Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T00:17:15.184020Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds Bento, JT Coxiella burnetii Algeria goat serology |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds |
title_full |
Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds |
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Antibody-Based Assessment of Coxiella burnetii Circulation in Algerian Goat Herds |
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Bento, JT |
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Bento, JT Dahmane, A Santos-Silva, S Reghaissia, N Almeida, D Mesquita, JR |
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Dahmane, A Santos-Silva, S Reghaissia, N Almeida, D Mesquita, JR |
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Bento, JT Dahmane, A Santos-Silva, S Reghaissia, N Almeida, D Mesquita, JR |
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Coxiella burnetii Algeria goat serology |
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Coxiella burnetii Algeria goat serology |
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Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii), a pathogen with a high capability for infection. The disease primarily affects ruminants, leading to reproductive disorders, but can also be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or their products. In Algeria, Q fever is endemic, but little is known about the presence and circulation of C. burnetii in domestic goats. This study aimed to perform a multicentric serological analysis of C. burnetii antibodies in domestic goats from four provinces in the North East Region of Algeria. A total of 504 goat serum samples were collected from 77 herds, and serological analysis was performed using an indirect ELISA. The overall seroprevalence at the herd level was 35.06%, and 8.73% at the individual level. Herds with a history of abortions showed a high seropositivity rate of 88.9%. This research indicates the wide distribution of C. burnetii in goats in this region, suggesting the potential for zoonotic transmission to humans. Further studies and monitoring programs are essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of C. burnetii epidemiology in Algeria and to prevent or mitigate potential outbreaks. Awareness among practitioners and farmers is crucial to address this public health concern effectively. |
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