Publicaties

Genotypic Diversity of Coxiella burnetii in the 2007-2010 Q Fever Outbreak Episodes in The Netherlands

Tilburg, J.J.H.C.; Rossen, J.W.A.; van Hannen, E.J.; Melchers, W.J.G.; Hermans, M.H.A.; van de Bovenkamp, J.; Roest, H.I.J.; de Bruin, A.; Nabuurs-Fransen, M.H.; Horrevorts, A.M.; Klaassen, C.H.W.

Samenvatting

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.