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  • A One Health Perspective on Q Fever: Part 1
    Publication . Cruz, Rita; C, Vasconcelos-Nóbrega; Esteves, Fernando; Coelho, Catarina; Ferreira, Ana Sofia; Santos, Carla; Mega, Cristina; Coelho, Ana C.; Vala, Helena; Mesquita, João
    Q fever is a worldwide zoonotic infectious disease caused by Coxiella burnetii and ruminants, namely, cattle, sheep, and goats, are known to be the main reservoir for human infection. C. burnetii infection in animals can result in epizootic abortions which are often associated with vast bacteria shedding in birth fluids and placentas. Human infections mainly occur in persons handling infected animals and their products. Here the authors describe the history, bacteriology, biosafety, and epidemiology of Q fever, now known to be a serious threat to veterinary public health.
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  • A One Health Perspective on Q Fever: Part 2
    Publication . Cruz, Rita; C, Vasconcelos-Nóbrega; Esteves, Fernando; Coelho, Catarina; Ferreira, Ana Sofia; Santos, Carla; Mega, Cristina; Coelho, Ana C.; Vala, Helena; Mesquita, João
    Q fever, a widespread zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetiid, produces a complex and polymorphic disease in humans. As a zoonotic disease, control in animals will influence the level of disease seen in humans, thus resulting in interesting one health perspectives for disease control. Here the authors describe the clinical manifestations in animals and humans, as well as the current diagnostic methods available and the strategies for disease control. A review on the published information regarding Q fever as a disease with impact for veterinary public health and public health is presented.
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