Q Fever
(Query fever)
Q Fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. Reservoir animals include sheep, cattle, goats, cats and dogs. It is transmitted to humans by inhaling dust contaminated by infected animals’ urine, milk, feces and other fluids or by direct contact with these contaminated items. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, weakness and muscle pain.
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PHO Rounds: Update on Ontario's new tick-borne diseases of public health significance
This PHO Rounds will provide an epidemiological summary of the first year of these diseases being reportable in Ontario.
Updated
15 Dec 2023
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