The studies for which the Netherlands has requested co financing for will address among other things the following topics: (i) characterisation of the different genotypes of Coxiella burnetii that exist in different animal species in the Netherlands and their difference in virulence, if any; (ii) pathogenicity of Coxiella burnetii in pregnant and non-pregnant goats; (iii) the survival of Coxiella burnetii in manure; and (iv) suitable means of disinfection.
Uuringud, mille läbiviimiseks Madalmaad kaasrahastamist taotlesid, käsitlevad muu hulgas järgmiseid teemasid: i) Madalmaades eri loomaliikidel esinevate Coxiella burnetii eri genotüüpide iseloomustus ja nende virulentsuse erinevus, ii) Coxiella burnetii patogeensus tiinete ja mittetiinete kitsede puhul, iii) Coxiella burnetii säilimine sõnnikus ja iv) sobivad desinfitseerimisvahendid.