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'''Q fever''' is caused by infection with ''[[Coxiella burnetii]]''. This organism is uncommon but may be found in cattle, sheep, goats and other domestic mammals, including cats and dogs. | '''Q fever''' is caused by infection with ''[[Coxiella burnetii]]''. This organism is uncommon but may be found in cattle, sheep, goats and other domestic mammals, including cats and dogs. | ||
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Rarely, a heart infection results that can lead to severe symptoms or even death if untreated. Other complications can include: | Rarely, a heart infection results that can lead to severe symptoms or even death if untreated. Other complications can include: | ||
* Bone infection (osteomyelitis) | * Bone infection (osteomyelitis) | ||
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* Liver infection (chronic hepatitis) | * Liver infection (chronic hepatitis) | ||
* Lung infection (pneumonia) | * Lung infection (pneumonia) | ||
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''Coxiella burnetii'' is a highly infectious agent that is rather resistant to heat and drying. It can become airborne and inhaled by humans. A single ''C. burnetii'' organism may cause disease in a susceptible person. This agent could be developed for use in biological warfare and is considered a potential terrorist threat. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 28 November 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Q fever is caused by infection with Coxiella burnetii. This organism is uncommon but may be found in cattle, sheep, goats and other domestic mammals, including cats and dogs.
Complications
Rarely, a heart infection results that can lead to severe symptoms or even death if untreated. Other complications can include:
- Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
- Brain infection (encephalitis)
- Liver infection (chronic hepatitis)
- Lung infection (pneumonia)
Prognosis
Coxiella burnetii is a highly infectious agent that is rather resistant to heat and drying. It can become airborne and inhaled by humans. A single C. burnetii organism may cause disease in a susceptible person. This agent could be developed for use in biological warfare and is considered a potential terrorist threat.