Publications by authors named "Yoan Mboussou"
Background: Q fever (Coxiella burnetii infection) has been associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. After investigating the obstetrical importance of Q fever on Reunion island and demonstrating an association between incident Q fever and miscarriage, we conducted a cross-sectional serosurvey to assess the prevalence of Coxiella burnetii infection among parturient women.
Methods: Between January 9 and July 24, 2014, within the level-4 maternity of Saint Pierre hospital and the level-1 maternity of Le Tampon, we proposed to screen all parturient women for Coxiella burnetii serology.
Background: Q fever has been associated with perinatal complications. We conducted a prospective follow-up study to assess both the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) associated with Coxiella burnetii infection and the contribution of Q fever to APOs.
Methods: Between May 1 and October 31, 2013, within the regional perinatal health care centre of Saint Pierre, Reunion island, we investigated unexplained miscarriages, stillbirths, preterm births or small-for-gestational age children.
Article Synopsis
- * Results showed a weighted seroprevalence of 6.81%, with no infections found in individuals under 20, indicating exposure isn't influenced by age or gender.
- * Higher exposure rates were found in areas with ruminant farms, suggesting that Q fever is endemic to the island with spatial distribution linked to agriculture.