Coxiella burnetii infection of a Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) found in Washington State.

ABSTRACT: A pregnant sea lion stranded in the State of Washington was found to have placentitis caused by a unique strain of Coxiella burnetii. This is the first description of coxiellosis in a sea lion and suggests that exposure to sea lions may be a risk factor for contracting Q fever.

SUBMITTER: Kersh GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2937693 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature