Abstract
Previous molecular-based studies have identified microorganisms of zoonotic and human nature in surface waters. Contaminated water can lead to human health issues, and the detection of pathogenic microorganisms is a valuable tool for the prevention of their spread. Water samples were taken from the River Tiber in and out of the city of Rome. Genetic analysis of the sequences obtained showed the presence of Coxiella burnetii in both the analyzed sites. Blast analysis showed that two sequences were identical to each other. Sequences from the polluted site showed high homology with different strains of C. burnetii. In this article, we report for the first time the presence of C. burnetii in environmental waters.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 514-516 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 1 2017 |
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Keywords
- Coxiella burnetii
- environmental waters
- zoonotic disease
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
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Detection of Coxiella burnetii in Urban River Water. / D'Ugo, Emilio; Sdanganelli, Massimo; Grasso, Cinzia; Magurano, Fabio; Marcheggiani, Stefania; Boots, Bas; Baggieri, Melissa; Mancini, Laura.
In: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, Vol. 17, No. 7, 01.07.2017, p. 514-516.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - D'Ugo, Emilio
AU - Sdanganelli, Massimo
AU - Grasso, Cinzia
AU - Magurano, Fabio
AU - Marcheggiani, Stefania
AU - Boots, Bas
AU - Baggieri, Melissa
AU - Mancini, Laura
PY - 2017/7/1
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AB - Previous molecular-based studies have identified microorganisms of zoonotic and human nature in surface waters. Contaminated water can lead to human health issues, and the detection of pathogenic microorganisms is a valuable tool for the prevention of their spread. Water samples were taken from the River Tiber in and out of the city of Rome. Genetic analysis of the sequences obtained showed the presence of Coxiella burnetii in both the analyzed sites. Blast analysis showed that two sequences were identical to each other. Sequences from the polluted site showed high homology with different strains of C. burnetii. In this article, we report for the first time the presence of C. burnetii in environmental waters.
KW - Coxiella burnetii
KW - environmental waters
KW - zoonotic disease
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