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Q Fever : Current State of Knowledge and Perspectives of Research of a Neglected Zoonosis
Joint Authors
Porter, Sarah Rebecca
Czaplicki, Guy
Guattéo, Raphaël
Mainil, Jacques
Saegerman, Claude
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-22, 22 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
22
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
Q fever is an ubiquitous zoonosis caused by an resistant intracellular bacterium, Coxiella burnetii.
In certain areas, Q fever can be a severe public health problem, and awareness of the disease must be promoted worldwide.
Nevertheless, knowledge of Coxiella burnetii remains limited to this day.
Its resistant (intracellular and environmental) and infectious properties have been poorly investigated.
Further understanding of the interactions between the infected host and the bacteria is necessary.
Domestic ruminants are considered as the main reservoir of bacteria.
Infected animals shed highly infectious organisms in milk, feces, urine, vaginal mucus, and, very importantly, birth products.
Inhalation is the main route of infection.
Frequently asymptomatic in humans and animals, Q fever can cause acute or chronic infections.
Financial consequences of infection can be dramatic at herd level.
Vaccination with inactive whole-cell bacteria has been performed and proved effective in humans and animals.
However, inactive whole-cell vaccines present several defects.
Recombinant vaccines have been developed in experimental conditions and have great potential for the future.
Q fever is a challenging disease for scientists as significant further investigations are necessary.
Great research opportunities are available to reach a better understanding and thus a better prevention and control of the infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Porter, Sarah Rebecca& Czaplicki, Guy& Mainil, Jacques& Guattéo, Raphaël& Saegerman, Claude. 2011. Q Fever : Current State of Knowledge and Perspectives of Research of a Neglected Zoonosis. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-22.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Porter, Sarah Rebecca…[et al.]. Q Fever : Current State of Knowledge and Perspectives of Research of a Neglected Zoonosis. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-22.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Porter, Sarah Rebecca& Czaplicki, Guy& Mainil, Jacques& Guattéo, Raphaël& Saegerman, Claude. Q Fever : Current State of Knowledge and Perspectives of Research of a Neglected Zoonosis. International Journal of Microbiology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457194
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457194