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Serological evidence of Q fever in cattle in Malawi

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Staley, G.P.
Chaparro, F.

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Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria.

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The serological prevalence of Coxiella burnetii in cattle in Malawi is unknown. Serum samples from 200 Malawian zebu cattle were tested for C. burnetii antibodies using the complement fixation test. The percentage of positive and suspicious titres was 1,5 % and 5 % respectively.

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Veterinary medicine

Sustainable Development Goals

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Staley, GP, Myburgh, JG & Chaparro, F 1989, 'Serological evidence of Q fever in cattle in Malawi', Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 205-206.