Q fever Questionnaire Local Land Services |
Q fever is a an illness caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii.
Coxiella burnetii is a bacterium that can cause an illness in people called Q fever and reproductive problems in livestock.
The bacterium is mostly spread by airborne transmission. Organisms are shed into the environment from infected animals, especially domestic ruminants in birthing material, faeces, urine and milk. Other domestic animals and wildlife may carry and shed the organism. The bacteria remain viable in the environment for extended periods of time and may be carried on inanimate objects such as clothing, boots, animal bedding, feed and wool.
A vaccine is available to protect people against Q fever.
For further information please see the NSW Health Factsheet on Q fever: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/qfever.PDF
This survey is being conducted by Lucienne Downs District Veterinarian with Central Tablelands Local Land Services, Orange. The purpose of the study is to increase awareness of this disease. Participation in this survey is voluntary and all data will be de-identified and kept securely. The findings may be published but will not identify participants.
The bacterium is mostly spread by airborne transmission. Organisms are shed into the environment from infected animals, especially domestic ruminants in birthing material, faeces, urine and milk. Other domestic animals and wildlife may carry and shed the organism. The bacteria remain viable in the environment for extended periods of time and may be carried on inanimate objects such as clothing, boots, animal bedding, feed and wool.
A vaccine is available to protect people against Q fever.
For further information please see the NSW Health Factsheet on Q fever: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/qfever.PDF
This survey is being conducted by Lucienne Downs District Veterinarian with Central Tablelands Local Land Services, Orange. The purpose of the study is to increase awareness of this disease. Participation in this survey is voluntary and all data will be de-identified and kept securely. The findings may be published but will not identify participants.
Please contact me on 0417043966 or lucienne.downs@lls.nsw.gov.au if you require any more information or would like to discuss this survey.