Q Fever: Information and Guidance for Clinicians
- Background
Background information on Q fever as a bioterrorism agent… - Epidemiology
Agent, incubation , host/reservoirs, exposure… - Suspected Intentional Release
Significance for bioterrorism… - Clinical Description
Acute infection, chronic infection… - Diagnosis & Laboratory Guidance
Laboratory findings… - Treatment
Antibiotics, infection control precautions…
- Prevention
Disinfectants, environmental control, vaccination Information… - Surveillance & Reporting
Case definition, surveillance data… - Control Measures
Decontamination, infection-control professionals, state health departments … - Patient Education
Links to education materials… - Clinician References
Suggested reading… - Other Resources
Clinician registry, Q fever homepage, emergency contact information…
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