Rapid deployment and operation of a Q fever field laboratory in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In May 2000, CDC was asked to assemble a team to investigate reports of a widespread outbreak of Q fever (Coxiella burnetii infection) in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Brucellosis was also suspected in the outbreak. In a short period of time, we were able to gather supplies, establish collaboration, and rapidly deploy a field laboratory for the serodiagnostic testing of animal and human specimens. Strategy, problems, and insights on organization, transport, and deployment will be discussed.
Nicholson
William L
WL
Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. wnicholson@cdc.gov
McQuiston
Jennifer
J
Vannieuwenhoven
Ty J
TJ
Morgan
Earl W
EW
D000818:Animals; D017522:Bosnia and Herzegovina / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000458:organization & administration; D011778:Q Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000662:veterinary; D012698:Serologic Tests