Epidemiological and Molecular Survey of Coxiella Burnetii in Domestic Dog and Cat Populations, Iran

• DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4830809
• Publication Date: 2024-05-23T13:15:40Z
• Authors: Peyman Khademi; Amir Tukmechi; Abdulghaffar Ownagh; Giovanni Sgroi; Mojtaba Hadian; Ahmad Enferadi
• Keywords: Coxiella burnetii; Q fever; Molecular Epidemiology

Q fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii, is considered to be one of the most significant zoonotic diseases. Although ruminants are primary C. burnetii reservoirs and main source human infection, infections have also been identified after interaction with dogs cats. Therefore, objective this study was determine prevalence in pet cats Iran. Blood samples were collected from several areas country. Out 100 domestic cats,100 stray 500 dogs, 35 (17.5%) 55 (11.0%), respectively, had positive results (0%) out (i.e.,35%, 95% CI: 26.36 - 44.75). DNA detected dog cat whole blood using a Nested-PCR targeting IS1111 icd genes. This shows as companion animals western Iran frequently exposed infection. The geographical variation pets that coincided an epidemic fever humans suggests common environmental infection likely, which could health implications for humans. absence healthy play role transmission