Molecular characterization of Coxiella burnetii in livestock species in Isiolo County, Kenya and the associated risks factors for seropositivity
Enock Kiprono, Hussein M. Abkallo, Richard Nyamota, Lynn J. Kirwa, Reuben Mwangi, Athman Mwatondo, Eugine Mukhaye, Mathew Muturi, Joel L. Bargul, James M. Akoko, Bernard Bett · 2026
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Kiprono and co-authors study Q fever in farm animals in Isiolo County, Kenya. The cause is Coxiella burnetii, a germ that spreads from livestock to people. It can trigger abortions in herds and cause loss for farmers.
From March 2022 to August 2023, the team took blood from cattle, sheep, and goats, with a focus on animals that had aborted. They tested 275 samples for antibodies and for the germ itself. They also looked for farm traits linked to a positive test, to guide control steps in the area and protect herders.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Enock Kiprono, Hussein M. Abkallo, Richard Nyamota, Lynn J. Kirwa, Reuben Mwangi, Athman Mwatondo, Eugine Mukhaye, Mathew Muturi, Joel L. Bargul, James M. Akoko, Bernard Bett |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 33 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |