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Mouse Model of Coxiella burnetii Aerosolization.
Infection and immunity - 1 Jul 2016
Melenotte Cléa, Lepidi Hubert, Nappez Claude, Bechah Yassina, Audoly Gilles, Terras Jérôme, Raoult Didier, Brégeon Fabienne
Abstract excerpt
Coxiella burnetii is mainly transmitted by aerosols and is responsible for multiple-organ lesions. Animal models have shown C. burnetii pathogenicity, but long-term outcomes still need to be clarified. We used a whole-body aerosol inhalation exposure system to mimic the natural route of infection in immunocompetent (BALB/c) and severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mice. After an initial lung inoculum of 10(4)...
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