Authors : Bicoku Ylli, Saiti Ismije, Lugaj Arta, Korro Kastriot and Berxholi Kristaq
Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the distribution of Q fever among the sheep, goats and cattle of five regions in Albania (Berat, Diber, Fier, Gramsh and Pogradec). The data taken in this study indicates for the presence of Q fever in the country. The infection is present in the three main category of animals: sheep, goats and cows. In addition, the Q fever observed in these species is present in at least one species in each district taken in the study. In total were collected 394 blood samples from which 111 sheep, 143 goats and 140 cattle. The 13.51% of sheep, 9.79% of goats and 16.43% of cows under control resulted positive. The serums were conserved in -30°C and ss serological test was used ELISA IDEXX which is carried out based on its relevant protocol using purified antigen of C. burnetii.
Bicoku Ylli, Saiti Ismije, Lugaj Arta, Korro Kastriot and Berxholi Kristaq, 2013. Serological Survey of Q Fever in Small Ruminants and Cattle in Five Regions of Albania: An Update. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 12: 402-405.