Genotypic diversity of Coxiella burnetii in the 2007-2010 Q fever outbreak episodes in The Netherlands

J Clin Microbiol. 2012 Mar;50(3):1076-8. doi: 10.1128/JCM.05497-11. Epub 2011 Dec 21.

Abstract

The genotypic diversity of Coxiella burnetii in clinical samples obtained from the Dutch Q fever outbreak episodes of 2007-2010 was determined by using a 6-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis panel. The results are consistent with the introduction of one founder genotype that is gradually diversifying over time while spreading throughout The Netherlands.

MeSH terms

  • Coxiella burnetii / classification*
  • Coxiella burnetii / genetics*
  • Coxiella burnetii / isolation & purification
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Genetic Variation*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Minisatellite Repeats
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Molecular Typing
  • Netherlands / epidemiology
  • Q Fever / epidemiology*
  • Q Fever / microbiology*