Coxiella burnetii seroprevalence and Q fever in Australian wildlife rehabilitators
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DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2020.100197
Abstract: Coxiella burnetii is the causative bacterium of the zoonotic disease Q fever, which is recognised as a public health concern globally. Macropods have been suggested as a potential source of C. burnetii infection for humans.… read more here.
Keywords: fever; australian wildlife; coxiella burnetii; burnetii ... See more keywords
Risk factors associated with selfâreported Q fever in Australian wildlife rehabilitators: Findings from an online survey
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DOI: 10.1111/zph.13002
Abstract: Australian wildlife rehabilitators (AWR) are at increased risk of developing Q fever, a serious zoonotic disease caused by the intracellular bacterium Coxiella burnetii. Previous studies have suggested that Australian wildlife may be a potential C.… read more here.
Keywords: reported fever; self reported; risk; australian wildlife ... See more keywords
Serological Evidence of Exposure to Spotted Fever Group and Typhus Group Rickettsiae in Australian Wildlife Rehabilitators
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10060745
Abstract: Rickettsioses are arthropod-borne zoonotic diseases, several of which occur in Australia. This study aimed to assess the exposure levels and risk factors for Rickettsia spp. among Australian wildlife rehabilitators (AWRs) using serology, PCR and a… read more here.
Keywords: typhus group; australian wildlife; group; exposure ... See more keywords
Unravelling the Diversity of Microorganisms in Ticks from Australian Wildlife
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12020153
Abstract: Ticks and tick-borne pathogens pose a significant threat to the health and welfare of humans and animals. Our knowledge about pathogens carried by ticks of Australian wildlife is limited. This study aimed to characterise ticks… read more here.
Keywords: ticks australian; diversity microorganisms; unravelling diversity; real time ... See more keywords