Molecular characterization of Coxiella burnetii in livestock species in Isiolo County, Kenya and the associated risks factors for seropositivity
Bernard Bett
BackgroundCoxiella burnetii is the causative agent of Q fever, a zoonotic infection that poses serious threats to both animal and human health, particularly in the Global South. It infects livestock such as cattle, sheep and goats including wildlife and can lead to both agricultural and economic losses.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to collect blood and serum samples from aborted livestock; 18 Cattle, 22 Sheep, and 72 goats from March 2022 to August 2023. The samples were screened