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*Hepatitis, myocarditis and interstitial pneumonia may occur in affected foetuses
*Hepatitis, myocarditis and interstitial pneumonia may occur in affected foetuses
*Diagnosis: MZN-stained smears of placental tissue and uterine discharges; immunofluorescence; PCR; culture; serology
*Diagnosis: MZN-stained smears of placental tissue and uterine discharges; immunofluorescence; PCR; culture; serology
*Control: disposal of infected placenta and separation of pregnant ruminants; inactivated vaccines[[Category:Rickettsiales]][[Category:Sheep]][[Category:Goat]][[Category:Cattle]]
*Control: disposal of infected placenta and separation of pregnant ruminants; inactivated vaccines
Coxiella burnetti (rickettsia)
Infection by inhalation, ingestion or tick bites. Leads to late abortion or birth of weak lambs/kids. See a thickened leathery placenta covered in exudate. ZN stains can be use to demonstrate organisms.
[[Category:Rickettsiales]][[Category:Sheep]][[Category:Goat]][[Category:Cattle]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Bacteria]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Bacteria]]