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Q Fever Learning Center
Prevention could include:
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Pasteurization
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Washing Hands with Soap and Water
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People at risk (for example, farmers and veterinarians) should always: Carefully dispose of animal products that may be infected; Disinfect any contaminated areas; Pasteurizing milk can also help prevent Q fever. Prompt treatment can prevent early...
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Q fever can be prevented by the appropriate handling of potentially infective substances. For example, milk should always be pasteurized, and people who work with animals giving birth should carefully dispose of the tissues and fluids associated w...
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Pasteurization , a process discovered by Louis Pasteur (while trying to inactivate spoilage organisms in beer and wine), occurs when a product is heated to a specific temperature for a specified length of time. This process is now applied to a wid...
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