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Follow the links below to find information about Q Fever, including immunisation.
Reviewed October 2007
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Q fever
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Q fever is mainly a disease of people who work in meat and livestock industries (farm workers and people who work in abattoirs), veterinary workers in Australia and other countries.
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Jul 2008
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Q fever
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Queensland Health
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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.
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Apr 2008
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Q fever
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Better Health Channel
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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. A vaccine is available to protect people who are at risk.
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Aug 2006
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Q fever management program
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Q fever is a vaccine preventable disease caused by a small bacterium Coxiella burnetti. It can be an occupational hazard for people working with cattle and sheep. Q fever may present as sudden fever, chills, sweats, headache, fatigue, weight loss and aching muscles and joints. Most people recover from Q fever in 2-6 weeks, although occasionally people may develop complications from the infection.
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May 2006
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