Phenotypic and genotypic heterogeneity of 8 new human Coxiella burnetti isolates.

Article

Phenotypic and genotypic heterogeneity of 8 new human Coxiella burnetti isolates.

Acta virologica - 1 Jan 1992

Stein A, Raoult D

Abstract excerpt

Eight new strains of Coxiella burnetii were isolated from chronic Q fever patients using centrifugationashell vial technique. Seven patients had endocarditis (including one patient with an immunodeficiency syndrome), and one had a vascular prosthesis infection. Three prototype strains, Nine Mile...

Topics

Cells, Cultured
Coxiella burnetii
Genotype
Humans
Phenotype
Q Fever

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.