Tag Archives: Coxiella

Q fever and other rickettsia

This Q fever presentation from Professor Stephen Graves is worthwhile of review.  The presence of Q fever in PNG is likely but not proven as yet.   Dr Ak’s paper to be appended soon! Also review this summary of laboratory … Continue reading

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Laboratory assays for diagnosis of tick-borne infections

Excellent overview by the Australian expert, Stephen Graves that is highly relevant to all countries, not just Australia. Professor Graves has been responsible for ground-breaking discoveries in this area and has much wisdom to impart. The incidence of rickettsial disease and … Continue reading

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