Coxiella burnetii Real-TM PCR Kit

Real Time Amplification kit test for the qualitative detection of Coxiella burnetii

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Background

Q fever is a zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii, an obligate gram-negative intracellular bacterium. Most commonly reported in southern France and Australia, Q fever accurs worldwide. C. burnetii infects various hosts, including humans, ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) and pets. In rare cases, C. burnetii infection in reptilies, birds, and ticks has been reported. C. burnetii is excreted in urine, milk, feces, and birth products. These products, especially the latter, contain large numbers of bacteria that become aerosolized after drying. The bacterium is higly infectious, and only a few organisms can cause disease.