Nationwide Q Fever Hospitalizations in Italy, 2014–2023: Evidence of Underrecognition and a Sardinian Hotspot
Abstract Background Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii. In Italy, serologic evidence shows exposure in humans and livestock, but surveillance data are sparse, and underreporting is likely. We aimed to characterize Q fever-related hospitalizations in Italy during 2014–2023 and examine environmenta...