A pilot study of Coxiella seroprevalence in occupationally exposed individuals in the Peace River region of Alberta and British Columbia

A pilot seroprevalence study was performed among asymptomatic occupationally exposed individuals in June, 2016 in the Peace River region of Alberta and British Columbia. Five of 40 subjects - 3 of 24 small ruminant producers, 1 of 14 abattoir workers, and 1 of 2 veterinarians had evidence of exposur...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2018-07, Vol.59 (7), p.770-772
Main Authors: Houston, Ilona, Barlund, Christy, Saxinger, Lynora, Wood, Heidi, Houston, Stan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abattoirs
Alberta
Animals
British Columbia
Coxiella burnetii - isolation & purification
Farmers
Goats
Humans
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
Occupational Diseases - immunology
Occupational Diseases - microbiology
Occupational Exposure
Pilot Projects
Q Fever - epidemiology
Q Fever - immunology
Scientific
Seroepidemiologic Studies
Sheep
Veterinarians
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Summary:A pilot seroprevalence study was performed among asymptomatic occupationally exposed individuals in June, 2016 in the Peace River region of Alberta and British Columbia. Five of 40 subjects - 3 of 24 small ruminant producers, 1 of 14 abattoir workers, and 1 of 2 veterinarians had evidence of exposure. More systematic surveillance and more active promotion of biosecure husbandry methods should be considered.
ISSN:0008-5286