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A survey of Q-fever in Sweden
Authors:A. Macellaro  A. Akesson  L. Norlander
Affiliation:(1) Dept of Microbiolog, National Defence Research Establishment, S-90182 UMEÅ, Sweden;(2) Department of Infectious Disease, Kalmar Hospital, S-39185 Kalmar, Sweden
Abstract:Coxiella burnetii, the etiological agent of Q-fever has recently been isolated from sheep in southern Sweden. In this region 24–30% of sheep farmers have been exposed to the organism as shown by serological measurements. In veterinarians, another group with high risk of exposure to C. burnetii, about 12% have antibodies to the bacteria. The seropositive veterinarians are scattered all over the country. In two non-risk groups, draftees and hospital employees, 5–7% were found to be positive. This survey showed that Q-fever is a domestic disease which is spread throughout Sweden.
Keywords:Q-fever  Epidemiology  Sweden
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