Sero-epidemiology of Coxiella burnetii in livestock and humans in Isiolo county Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever, is a globally distributed pathogen with significant zoonotic and economic impacts, particularly in regions where humans and livestock interact closely. Although endemic in many countries, including Kenya, comprehensive epidemiological data on the pathogen are limited. To address this gap, we conducted a linked human and livestock populations study in Garbatulla, Isiolo County to assess seroprevalence and identify potential predictors of C. burnetii exposure.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional design with multistage sampling. Blood and serum samples were collected from 2,157 livestock and 683 humans that were recruited from 242 households. Additional data on herd/household and subject characteristics were collected

SUBMITTER: Mutisya WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551958 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature