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Genetic diversity of Coxiella burnetii in domestic ruminants in central Italy.
BMC veterinary research - 29 May 2018
Di Domenico M, Curini V, Di Lollo V, Massimini M, Di Gialleonardo L, Franco A, Caprioli A, Battisti A, Cammà C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: As the epidemiology of human Q Fever generally reflects the spread of Coxiella burnetii in ruminant livestock, molecular characterization of strains is essential to prevent human outbreaks. In this study we report the genetic diversity of C. burnetii in central Italy accomplished by MST and MLVA-6 on biological samples from 20 goat, sheep and cow farms. RESULTS: Five MST and ten MLVA profiles emerged...
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