Abstract
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. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that slaughterhouse workers in Kerman area have a higher risk of infection and should consider potential infection with Coxiella burnetii.