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Q Fever Learning Center
Causes could include:
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Coxiella burnetii
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Q fever is found around the world and is caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. The bacteria affects sheep, goats, cattle, dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and ticks, as well as some other animals. Infected animals shed this bacteria in:
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C. burnetii causes infection when a human breathes in tiny droplets, or drinks milk, containing the bacteria. After three to 30 days, symptoms of the illness appear. The usual symptoms of Q fever include fever, chills, heavy sweating, headache , n...
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