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*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[[Category:Rickettsiales]][[Category:Sheep]][[Category:Goat]][[Category:Cattle]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:57, 25 June 2010
Q fever
- Caused by Coxiella burnetti
- Influenza-like disease of humans in contact with farm animals
- Transmitted to humans by inhalation from parturient sheep, goats and cattle
- Organisms replicate in female genital tract and mammary glands of ruminants
- Shedding occurs in uterine discharges, foetal fluid and milk
- Infections in animals usually subclinical
- Sporadic abortions occur in sheep, goats, cattle, cats
- Infertility may result in ruminants, as well as placentitis or endometritis
- Hepatitis, myocarditis and interstitial pneumonia may occur in affected foetuses
- 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