Seasonal impact on Q fever in sheep, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Revista Veterinaria Pub Date : 2024-05-15 DOI:10.30972/vet.3517483

N. Hadžimusić, L. Velić, B. Čengić, A. Livnjak, S. Šerić-Haračić, A. Hrković-Porobija, DŽ. Hadžijunuzović-Alagić

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Abstract

This study investigates the prevalence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies in sheep and examines the seasonal impact on Q fever distribution. A total of 253 blood samples from sheep in Bosnia and Herzegovina during summer and winter were used, and, the research employed ELISA testing for antibody detection. Findings revealed a significant seasonal variation in seroprevalence, with 41 positive cases identified: 37 in winter and 4 in summer, indicating a higher infection rate during colder months. Statistical analysis suggests a significant association (p<0.05) between season and infection rates; winter conditions, increased indoor density, and lambing activities may elevate transmission risks. These results underscore the importance of considering seasonal factors in Q fever management and surveillance in sheep, contributing to a better understanding of its epidemiology and informing public health strategies. The study highlights the need for further systemic-epidemiological research across different geographies and management practices to elucidate the full impact of seasonality on Q fever prevalence.

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季节对波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那羊 Q 热的影响

本研究调查了绵羊体内烧伤柯西氏杆菌抗体的流行情况，并探讨了季节性因素对 Q 热分布的影响。研究共使用了 253 份波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那夏季和冬季绵羊的血液样本，并采用 ELISA 检测法进行抗体检测。研究结果显示，血清流行率存在明显的季节性差异，共发现 41 例阳性病例：41 例阳性病例中，37 例发生在冬季，4 例发生在夏季，这表明寒冷季节的感染率较高。统计分析表明，季节与感染率之间存在显著关联（p<0.05）；冬季条件、室内密度增加和产羔活动可能会增加传播风险。这些结果强调了在绵羊Q热管理和监测中考虑季节因素的重要性，有助于更好地了解其流行病学并为公共卫生策略提供信息。该研究强调了在不同地域和管理实践中进一步开展系统流行病学研究的必要性，以阐明季节性对Q热流行的全面影响。

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