Risks imposed by the Q fever pathogen Coxiella burnetii are described, as well as measures that have proven effective in minimizing zoonotic transmission of this pathogen to laboratory personnel.
Overcoming the problematic negative blood culture: serological methods Serological tests for Coxiella burnetii, Bartonella, Chlamydia, Legionella, Mycoplasma and Brucella species are available ...