Q Fever

Follow the links below to find information about Q Fever, including immunisation.

Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Q fever
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Q fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii and has an incubation period of two to three weeks. The disease is contracted from animals. The main carriers of the disease are farm animals such as cattle, sheep and goats, but also include kangaroos, wild pigs, camels, llamas, alpacas, rodents and cats.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Q fever
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Q fever is an infection with flu-like symptoms. It is transmitted from cattle, sheep and goats. It is a risk for people who work with these animals - for example, abattoir workers and meat inspectors. Symptoms include fever, headaches, chills and muscle pains. A vaccine is available to protect people who are at risk.
Date:   Nov 2008
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