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Review
. 2020;74(1):43-48.
doi: 10.32394/pe.74.05.

Coxiella burnetii and Q fever - a review

Karol Borawski  1 , Justyna Dunaj  1 , Sławomir Pancewicz  1 , Monika Król  1 , Piotr Czupryna  1 , Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska  1
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Review

Coxiella burnetii and Q fever - a review

Karol Borawski et al. Przegl Epidemiol. 2020.

Abstract

Q fever is an emerging infectious disease in Europe. Q fever is a zoonosis and infected animals are the main source of infection. Ticks may act as a vector and transmit the pathogen to animals and humans. Q fever has non-specific symptoms and is difficult to diagnose. Results of serological tests are positive many days after manifestation of symptoms. PCR method might be useful in the diagnostic process.

Keywords: Coxiella burnetii; Europe; Q fever; ticks.

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