A Novel Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) Model of Human Inhalational Q Fever
Common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) were shown to be susceptible to inhalational infection with Coxiella burnetii, in a dose-dependent manner, producing a disease similar to human Q fever, characterized by a resolving febrile response. Illness was also associated with weight loss, liver enzyme dys...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2020.621635/full |