Q Fever in Greece and Factors of Exposure: A Multiregional Seroprevalence Study.

Magdalini K Christodoulou, Konstantinos Tsaras, Charalambos Billinis, Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis, Dimitrios Papagiannis

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Magdalini K ChristodoulouSchool of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, GRC.

Konstantinos TsarasDepartment of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Larissa, GRC.

Charalambos BillinisSchool of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, GRC.

Konstantinos I GourgoulianisDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, GRC.

Dimitrios PapagiannisDepartment of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Larissa, GRC.

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Abstract

introductionThe epidemiology of Q fever, caused by METHODOLOGY: A multiregional, stratified sampling design was employed, with 1,345 participants from Thessaly and Central Macedonia. Serum samples were tested for

resultsOverall, 8.1% of participants tested positive for

conclusionThe study reveals regional and occupational disparities in Q fever seroprevalence in Greece, particularly in rural areas. These findings underscore the need for targeted public health measures, including heightened surveillance and preventive interventions for high-risk groups.

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PMID39416568

DOI10.7759/cureus.69501

PMCPMC11480880

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