![Dysautonomia, Coxiella, and ME/CFS Coxiella burnetii (the bacterium that causes Q fever) naturally infects farm animals, such as goats, sheep, and cows. In humans, it is suggested that it could contribute to post-infectious syndromes such as ME/CFS. According to researchers based in Serbia, dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) may play a role in chronic Coxiella-related disease.
Methods: 100 participants (35 with ME/CFS) who demonstrated specific IgM antibodies to Coxiella burnetii, plus 56 healthy age- and sex-matched controls, were evaluated for autonomic function.
Key finding: Dysautonomia was significantly more prevalent in the Coxiella group than in the control group. The researchers suggest "Coxiella burnetii infection may trigger persistent autonomic dysfunction, potentially contributing to the development of ME/CFS..."
Miloyanoyi6, B.et al (2025). Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients with gra SEARCH Acute Infection with Coxiella burnetii. Pathogens, [online] RE UK INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST. SCO36942](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:43rudsv62fuwsmnk7oppgtdy/bafkreia5xuxlyoawpd4jwdpf2cjl4uiu3smxepcvg2la3hud4vfa73oeoa)
Dysautonomia, Coxiella, and ME/CFS Coxiella burnetii (the bacterium that causes Q fever) naturally infects farm animals, such as goats, sheep, and cows. In humans, it is suggested that it could contribute to post-infectious syndromes such as ME/CFS. According to researchers based in Serbia, dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) may play a role in chronic Coxiella-related disease. Methods: 100 participants (35 with ME/CFS) who demonstrated specific IgM antibodies to Coxiella burnetii, plus 56 healthy age- and sex-matched controls, were evaluated for autonomic function. Key finding: Dysautonomia was significantly more prevalent in the Coxiella group than in the control group. The researchers suggest "Coxiella burnetii infection may trigger persistent autonomic dysfunction, potentially contributing to the development of ME/CFS..." Miloyanoyi6, B.et al (2025). Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients with gra SEARCH Acute Infection with Coxiella burnetii. Pathogens, [online] RE UK INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST. SCO36942
From ME Research UK:
Researchers suggest that coxiella bacteria, commonly found in farm animals, may contribute towards the development of dysautonomia and ME/CFS: tinyurl.com/yvvd5mmr
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