Mohammad Khalili1, Morteza Mosavi2, Hamzeh Ghobadian Diali2, Hossein Norouzian Mirza3. 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.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the presence of antibodies against phase II among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran. METHODS: The 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]. RESULTS: The positive rate of IgG antibody was 68% in the slaughterhouse workers. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that slaughterhouse workers in Kerman area have a higher risk of infection and should consider potential infection with Coxiella burnetii.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the presence of antibodies against phase II among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran. METHODS: The 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]. RESULTS: The positive rate of IgG antibody was 68% in the slaughterhouse workers. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that slaughterhouse workers in Kerman area have a higher risk of infection and should consider potential infection with Coxiella burnetii.
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