Serologic Survey and Risk Factors for Coxiella burnetii Infection among Dairy Cattle Farmers in Korea
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: e245-2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-717195
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The zoonotic disease Q fever is caused by Coxiella burnetii and usually affects high-risk human populations. We conducted a serological survey of dairy cattle farmers in Korea to determine seroreactivity and identify risk factors for C. burnetii infection.METHODS:
This cross-sectional study included 1,824 of 7,219 dairy cattle farms (25.3%) in the study region. The selected dairy cattle farmers visited the nearest public health centers or branches with completed questionnaires. Serum samples from the farmers were tested using an indirect immunofluorescence assay to detect phase II C. burnetii immunoglobulin (Ig) G or M antibodies.RESULTS:
A total of 1,222 dairy cattle farmers from 784 dairy cattle farms (43.0%) participated in this study, and 11.0% (134/1,222) exhibited seroreactivity, defined as a phase II antigen IgG or IgM titer ≥ 116. In the multivariate analysis, male sex, residence in Gyeonggi Province, a larger herd size, and ocular/oral contact with birth products during calf delivery were significantly associated with a higher risk of C. burnetii infection. Furthermore, the risk was significantly lower among farmers who always wore protective gloves while cleaning cattle excretion, compared to those who sometimes or rarely wore protective gloves.CONCLUSION:
Dairy cattle farmers should exercise caution by avoiding ocular/oral contact with birth products during calf delivery and by using protective equipment (including gloves).
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Febre Q
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Imunoglobulina G
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Imunoglobulina M
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Imunoglobulinas
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Testes Sorológicos
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Zoonoses
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Saúde Pública
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Estudos Transversais
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Análise Multivariada
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Fatores de Risco
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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