Serological Detection and Risk Analysis of <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> in Rodents of Punjab, Pakistan

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Authors

Freeha Amin · University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Shahzad Ali · University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Katja Mertens-Scholz · Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

Asima Azam · Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University

Nora G. Cleary · University of Florida Health Science Center

Michael E. von Fricken · University of Florida Health

Tooba Latif

Abstract

This detection of <i>C. burnetii</i> in rodents residing in populated regions of Punjab, Pakistan indicates pathogen exposure. Additional studies, including molecular testing are needed to confirm their role as pathogen reservoirs.

Topics & Keywords

Vector-borne infectious diseases Bartonella species infections research Rabies epidemiology and control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

Volume 26, Issue 1, pp. 34-39

DOI: 10.1177/15303667251409801

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