Table 2.
C. burnetii DNA detection in human blood samples in Malopolskie outbreak.
| Individuals embraced by the outbreak | Titers of phase II C. burnetii antibodies* | PCR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IgM | IgG | ||
| Family member | Negative | 32 | Positive |
| Family member | Negative | Negative | Positive |
| Family member | Negative | Negative | Positive |
| Family member | Negative | Negative | Positive |
| Family member | Negative | Negative | Positive |
| Farm workers | Negative | 32 | Positive |
| Farm workers | Negative | 32 | Positive |
| Farm workers | Negative | 256 | Positive |
*
Antibodies detected with IFA in sera collected at the same time with EDTA blood samples. All sera were negative with phase I C. burnetii antigens.