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. 2024 Jun 4;11(2):231-236.
doi: 10.5455/javar.2024.k768. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Detection and seroprevalence of Q fever infection in dairy goats in Besut district, Malaysia

Khairunnisa Ahmad  1 , Nik Danial Asyraf Nik Mustaffa  1 , Nur Syafiqa Azmi  1 , Siti Mariam Zainal Ariffin  2 , Mohd Faizal Bin Ghazali  1 , Noor Syaheera Ibrahim  1
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Detection and seroprevalence of Q fever infection in dairy goats in Besut district, Malaysia

Khairunnisa Ahmad et al. J Adv Vet Anim Res. .

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of Q fever and its association with age and gender among Saanen dairy goats in Malaysia.

Materials and methods: One hundred dairy goats (n = 100) aged 6 months to 6 years were randomly selected, and blood samples were collected for serological analysis using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique.

Results: The results revealed a seropositive rate of 70% among the goats, with medium-positive titers being the most common. The prevalence of Q fever varied among different age groups, with higher rates observed in adult goats aged between 5 and 6 years. Gender analysis showed that males had a higher positive rate (p < 0.05) of Q fever compared to females.

Conclusion: These findings strongly indicate the presence of Coxiella burnetii in the dairy goat population and highlight the importance of implementing biosecurity measures and control strategies to prevent further transmission of this disease. This research has contributed to a better understanding of Q fever epidemiology and provides insights for effective control and prevention strategies in dairy goat populations.

Keywords: Coxiella burnetii; ELISA; Q fever; Seroprevalence; dairy goats.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Number of dairy goats infected with Q fever according to age group.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Titer response of Saanen goats with Q fever based on gender classification.
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