Q Fever | Bacterial Infection | Query Fever
Q fever is generally a bacterial infection which is caused by the bacteria called Coxiella burnetii. Usually, these bacterias largely found in cattle, sheep, and goats all around the world. Humans can get the Q fever when they breathe in dust which was contaminated by infected animals. And the letter “Q” in Q fever stands for Query which is called Query Fever. People like farmers, veterinarians and people who work with these animals in the lab are at the greatest risk of getting infection. Large amounts of bacteria are found in the birth products like placenta, amniotic fluid, etc,.. of infected animals. This disease will cause mild symptoms which are more similar to the flu. But most of the people with these infections have no symptoms at all. Mild forms of q fever will clear up in a few weeks without any treatment. In some rare cases, a serious form of disease develops if the infection is chronic which means it continues for 6 months but in some cases indicating that it may con...