Coxiella burnetii in Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius): A Possible Threat for Humans and Livestock in North Africa and the Near and Middle East?
Journal: Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Year: 2020

The "One Health" concept recognizes that human health is connected to animal health and to the ecosystems. <i>Coxiella burnetii</i>-induced human Q fever is one of the most widespread neglected zoonosis. The main animal reservoirs responsible for <i>C. burnetii</i> transmission to humans are domesticated ruminants, primarily goats, sheep, and cattle. Although studies are still too sparse to draw definitive conclusions, the most recent <i>C. burnetii</i> serosurvey studies conducted in herds and