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Coxiella burnetii Phagocytosis Is Regulated by GTPases of the Rho Family and the RhoA Effectors mDia1 and ROCK [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The GTPases belonging to the Rho family control the actin cytoskeleton rearrangements needed for particle internalization during phagocytosis. ROCK and mDia1 are downstream effectors of RhoA, a GTPase involved in that process.
A Alonso   +109 more
core   +4 more sources

Diagnosis of Acute Q Fever by Detection of Coxiella burnetii DNA using Real-Time PCR, Employing a Commercial Genesig Easy Kit [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Query (Q) fever is an important zoonosis and a cause of concern for humans, due to the potential bioterrorism threat posed by the causative agent, Coxiella burnetii.
Jothimani Pradeep   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neglected zoonotic agents in cattle abortion: tackling the difficult to grow bacteria. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Coxiella burnetii, Chlamydia abortus and Leptospira spp. are difficult to grow bacteria that play a role in bovine abortion, but their diagnosis is hampered by their obligate intracellular lifestyle (C. burnetii, C. abortus) or their lability (Leptospira
Aeby, S.   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Active surveillance of Q fever in human and animal population of Cyprus [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Background A long-term active surveillance of Q fever was conducted in Cyprus organized in two phases. Methods Following serological tests and identification of seropositive humans and animals for C.
Fidias Loukaides   +36 more
core   +1 more source

Risk factors for Brucella spp. and Coxiella burnetii infection among small ruminants in Eastern India [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Small ruminants are the main reservoirs for brucellosis and coxiellosis, two zoonotic diseases affecting livestock production, and posing a public health threat in India.
Alton GG   +18 more
core   +3 more sources

Interdisciplinary studies on Coxiella burnetii: From Molecular to Cellular, to Host, to One Health Research [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
The Q-GAPS (Q fever GermAn interdisciplinary Program for reSearch) consortium was launched in 2017 as a German consortium of more than 20 scientists with exceptional expertise, competence, and substantial knowledge in the field of the Q fever pathogen ...
Andrack, Jennifer   +19 more
core   +1 more source

Coxiellosis/Q Fever in Cats

open access: yesJournal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2013
Overview: Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii. Farm animals and pets are the main reservoirs of infection. Infection: Cats become infected by ingestion or inhalation of organisms from contaminated carcases of farm animals, or tick bites. Infection is common, as shown by several serological studies.
Egberink, Herman   +16 more
openaire   +6 more sources

Serological and shedding patterns after Coxiella burnetii vaccination in the third gestation trimester in dairy cows [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This study sought to assess the effects of an inactivated phase I vaccine against Coxiella burnetii at the start of the third trimester of gestation on serological profiles, bacterial shedding patterns and subsequent reproductive performance in dairy ...
Badiola, Juan   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Q-Fever, an undermined zoonotic threat [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
With upto 75% of all human disease being zoonotic in origin, proper study of the diseases is necessary to prevent any outbreak or human loss. More studies are required for developing countries like Nepal where there are no appropriate provisions for ...
Kaphle, Krishna   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Serological Evidence of Human Infection with Coxiella burnetii after Occupational Exposure to Aborting Cattle

open access: yesVeterinary Sciences, 2021
Cattle are broadly deemed a source of Coxiella burnetii; however, evidence reinforcing their role in human infection is scarce. Most published human Q fever outbreaks relate to exposure to small ruminants, notably goats. Anti-phase II C. burnetii IgG and
Ana Rabaza   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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