Q Fever
Pneumonia can occur in up to a third of individuals. Most cases are relatively mild and include fever and cough, yet some severe cases have been reported. Hepatitis is another common outcome of Q fever. Other less ... [... more]
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Q Fever: The Biology of Coxiella burneti
 Q fever is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, which infects a broad range of hosts. This volume presents critical reviews of the biological aspects of C. burnetii. Topics covered include C. burnetii's place in the microbial world ... [... more]
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Q Fever
Q fever was discovered after an outbreak of an illness that caused fever in abattoir workers in 1935. It was first called 'Query Fever'. It is mainly a disease of people who work in meat and livestock industries (farm workers and people who work ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Q Fever
Most acute cases of Q fever begin with sudden onset of one or more of the following: high fevers (up to 104-105° F), severe headache, general malaise, myalgia, confusion, sore throat, chills, sweats, non-productive cough, nausea, vomiting, ... [... more]
NY Dept of Health |
Q Fever
C. burnetii lives in many different kinds of animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, ticks, cats, rabbits, birds, and dogs. In sheep and cattle, for example, the bacteria tends to accumulate in large numbers in the ... [... more]
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Q Fever - Early
People at risk for infection include slaughterhouse workers, veterinarians, researchers, food processors, and sheep and cattle workers. Men are more commonly infected than women, and most patients are between 30 and 70 years old. This disorder is ... [... more]
University of Maryland |
Q Fever - Early
Treatment with antibiotics can shorten the length of the illness. Antibiotics that are commonly used include tetracycline and doxycycline. Tetracycline given by mouth should not be used by children whose teeth are ... [... more]
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Q Fever Pneumonia
Q fever is an infectious disease that is spread by the inhalation or ingestion of bacteria of the family Rickettsia and, more specifically, the species known as Coxiella burnetii. Most other rickettsial diseases are spread by the transmission of ... [... more]
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Hostile Planet: The Essential Guide to Surviving Natural ...
Hostile Planet: The Essential Guide to Surviving Natural Disasters, Pandemics, and Terrorist Attacks lays out a blueprint to surviving emergencies that are all-too common in today's world. A virtual encyclopedia of emergency preparedness, Hostile Planet ... [... more]
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Biodefense: Principles and Pathogens
The anthrax attacks by bioterrorists in the US in October 2001 served to highlight our vulnerability to biological warfare and to act as an impetus for a massive increase in funding for biodefense research. In this timely book, top biodefense experts ... [... more]
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The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Q Fever
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21st Century Bioterrorism and Germ Weapons - U.S. Army ...
This public-domain Department of Defense field manual, used by the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, serves as a guide and a reference for trained members of the Armed Forces Medical Services and other medically qualified personnel on the ... [... more]
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