Q Fever in Greece and Factors of Exposure: A Multiregional Seroprevalence Study.

Introduction: The epidemiology of Q fever, caused by , varies significantly worldwide. This study aimed to document the prevalence of in Greece by measuring specific IgG antibody levels in serum samples from the general population and high-risk groups, including farmers, veterinarians, and laboratory workers.

Methodology: A multiregional, stratified sampling design was employed, with 1,345 participants from Thessaly and Central Macedonia.

Comparison of Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli Strains Isolated From Swine, Poultry, and Farm Workers in the Respective Livestock Farming Units in Greece.

Human health is at risk because commensal intestinal bacteria in livestock have been developing increased antibiotic resistance, mainly due to antibiotics' extensive use in recent years. In this study, we compared the antibiotic resistance of strains isolated from fecal samples obtained from swine, poultry, and farm workers in the corresponding livestock farming units. The study aimed to investigate the correlation between the antibiotic resistance patterns of in livestock and in humans closely interacting with them.