Serologic survey for Coxiella burnetii phase II antibodies among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran.

Author: Mohammad KHALILI ¹ ; Morteza MOSAVI ² ; Hamzeh Ghobadian DIALI ² ; Hossein Norouzian MIRZA ³
Author Information

1. Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
2. School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
3. Department of Microbiology, Khoramabad University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Coxiella burnetii; Iran; Kerman; Q fever; Slaughterhouse workers
From:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2014;4(Suppl 1):S209-12
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo determine the presence of antibodies against phase II among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran.
METHODSThe antibody titers of the serum samples were measured by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay using phase II Coxiella burnetii as the antigen [kit (Virion\Serion, Wurzburg, Germany) according to the manufacturer's protocol].
RESULTSThe positive rate of IgG antibody was 68% in the slaughterhouse workers.
CONCLUSIONSOur findings suggest that slaughterhouse workers in Kerman area have a higher risk of infection and should consider potential infection with Coxiella burnetii.