<i>Coxiella burnetii</i> Seroprevalence of Shepherds and Their Flocks in the Lower Saint‐Lawrence River Region of Quebec, Canada

Abstract

Q fever is highly prevalent in the LSLRR of Quebec, affecting 89% of the flocks and 28% of the shepherds. Shepherds in this region are at increased risk for C burnetii infection in comparison to the general population.