Q fever: Pets, vets and validating tests

JM. Norris; KL. Bosward; Jane Heller

doi:10.1071/MA13064

Q fever: Pets, vets and validating tests

JM. Norris, KL. Bosward, Jane Heller

Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney

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Abstract

Q fever is a highly significant worldwide zoonosis caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. The bacterium’s extreme environmental resilience and large, seemingly asymptomatic animal and arthropod reservoir, provides an easy means to travel to new hosts. Vigilance in promptly recognising clinical cases in humans and reappraisal of the potential risks from animal exposure is required. This article outlines the current evidence on the potential role of cats and dogs in transmission and provides a framework for future studies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	186-188
Number of pages	3
Journal	Microbiology Australia
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1071/MA13064
Publication status	Published - Nov 2013

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