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Q fever
Q fever, caused by the rickettsial organism Coxiella burnetii, is found in at least 51 countries on five continents. The primary reservoirs are cattle, sheep, goats, and ticks, but many species of animals, both wild and domestic, are susceptible to infection. Humans are usually infected by inhalation of aerosolized particles.
Health care providers AND clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of Q Fever to local health departments within one working day of identification. |
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