Coxiella burnetti Infection

The ‘Q’ in Q fever stands for ‘query’. This is because when this bacterial infection was first indentified, its cause was unknown. The cause is now understood but the name has remained the same. Q fever is spread to humans through animals – usually goats, sheep and cattle. In rare cases it can be spread from human to human, usually through sexual intercourse. It is caused by the coxiella burnetii bacteria and is most common in Australia and the south of France. Those who are most at risk of...Read Full Story

Background Q fever, a zoonosis due to Coxiella burnetii infection, exhibits sexual dimorphism; men are affected mor read moreRead Full Story

Background Q fever, a zoonosis due to Coxiella burnetii infection, exhibits sexual dimorphism; men are affected mor read moreRead Full Story

Background Q fever, a zoonosis due to Coxiella burnetii infection, exhibits sexual dimorphism; men are affected mor read moreRead Full Story

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