Serologic survey for Coxiella burnetii phase II antibodies among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran.

Objective: To determine the presence of antibodies against phase II among slaughterhouse workers in Kerman, southeast of Iran.

Methods: The antibody titers of the serum samples were measured by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay using phase II Coxiella burnetii as the antigen [kit (Virion\Serion, Wurzburg, Germany) according to the manufacturer's protocol].

Results: The positive rate of IgG antibody was 68% in the slaughterhouse workers.