Absence of convincing evidence of Coxiella burnetii infection in Chile: a cross-sectional serosurvey among healthy adults in four different regions

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dc.contributor.authorWeitzel, Thomas
dc.contributor.authorLópez, Javier
dc.contributor.authorAcosta-Jamett, Gerardo
dc.contributor.authorEdouard, Sophie
dc.contributor.authorParola, Philippe
dc.contributor.authorAbarca Villaseca, Katia
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-17T13:39:04Z
dc.date.available2019-10-17T13:39:04Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.updated2019-10-14T18:29:17Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Coxiella burnetii is an important zoonotic pathogen of global distribution. Still, in most parts of South America including Chile, systematic epidemiological data are lacking. The presented study aims to determine the seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies in healthy adults of four different regions in Chile. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed, which included healthy adults living in rural and urban areas of four cities located in different regions in northern, central, and southern Chile. In urban sectors, households were chosen by double stratified random sampling, while in rural areas convenience sampling was performed. Serum specimens were taken and screened for the presence of IgG antibodies against C. burnetii phase II antigen using a commercial ELISA kit. Positive and indeterminate results were confirmed by a reference laboratory using indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Results A total of 1112 individuals were included. Of those, 8 were positive by ELISA, but only one sample was confirmed using IFA. Statistical analysis for population freedom from disease revealed a high probability that C. burnetii was absent in our study population. Conclusion Our work provides the first epidemiological data on human Q fever in Chile indicating either a very low endemicity or the absence of this pathogen in the studied areas.Abstract Background Coxiella burnetii is an important zoonotic pathogen of global distribution. Still, in most parts of South America including Chile, systematic epidemiological data are lacking. The presented study aims to determine the seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies in healthy adults of four different regions in Chile. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed, which included healthy adults living in rural and urban areas of four cities located in different regions in northern, central, and southern Chile. In urban sectors, households were chosen by double stratified random sampling, while in rural areas convenience sampling was performed. Serum specimens were taken and screened for the presence of IgG antibodies against C. burnetii phase II antigen using a commercial ELISA kit. Positive and indeterminate results were confirmed by a reference laboratory using indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Results A total of 1112 individuals were included. Of those, 8 were positive by ELISA, but only one sample was confirmed using IFA. Statistical analysis for population freedom from disease revealed a high probability that C. burnetii was absent in our study population. Conclusion Our work provides the first epidemiological data on human Q fever in Chile indicating either a very low endemicity or the absence of this pathogen in the studied areas.Abstract Background Coxiella burnetii is an important zoonotic pathogen of global distribution. Still, in most parts of South America including Chile, systematic epidemiological data are lacking. The presented study aims to determine the seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies in healthy adults of four different regions in Chile. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed, which included healthy adults living in rural and urban areas of four cities located in different regions in northern, central, and southern Chile. In urban sectors, households were chosen by double stratified random sampling, while in rural areas convenience sampling was performed. Serum specimens were taken and screened for the presence of IgG antibodies against C. burnetii phase II antigen using a commercial ELISA kit. Positive and indeterminate results were confirmed by a reference laboratory using indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Results A total of 1112 individuals were included. Of those, 8 were positive by ELISA, but only one sample was confirmed using IFA. Statistical analysis for population freedom from disease revealed a high probability that C. burnetii was absent in our study population. Conclusion Our work provides the first epidemiological data on human Q fever in Chile indicating either a very low endemicity or the absence of this pathogen in the studied areas.
dc.fuente.origenBiomed Central
dc.identifier.citationBMC Infectious Diseases. 2016 Oct 06;16(1):541
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12879-016-1880-9
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/26640
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016-1880-9
dc.issue.numeroNo. 541
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final6
dc.pagina.inicio1
dc.revistaBMC Infectious Diseaseses_ES
dc.rights.holderThe Author(s).
dc.subject.ddc610
dc.subject.deweyMedicina y saludes_ES
dc.subject.otherCoxiella burnetiies_ES
dc.subject.otherEnfermedades infecciosas - Chilees_ES
dc.subject.otherEpidemiologíaes_ES
dc.titleAbsence of convincing evidence of Coxiella burnetii infection in Chile: a cross-sectional serosurvey among healthy adults in four different regionses_ES
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumenVol. 16
sipa.codpersvinculados70281
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