Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in an Indigenous Population from the Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta, Colombia

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Nov 20;110(1):155-158. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0252. Print 2024 Jan 3.

Abstract

Coxiella burnetii is an underreported zoonotic pathogen in many rural regions globally. We investigated C. burnetii exposure in a remote indigenous tribe residing in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. The high seroprevalence of 35% (95% CI, 27-43%) demonstrates the need for One Health studies to identify risk factors, clinical impact, and potential medical, veterinary, and environmental interventions.

MeSH terms

  • Colombia / epidemiology
  • Coxiella burnetii*
  • Humans
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Q Fever* / epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies