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- What is q fever?
- Symptoms of q fever
- Causes of q fever
- Prevention of q fever
- Risk factors for q fever
- Complications of q fever
- When to see a doctor about q fever
- Diagnosis of q fever
- Conventional treatment of q fever
- Alternative/complementary treatment of q fever
- Living with q fever
- Caring for someone with q fever
Q fever may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- Livestock workers - people who work in the livestock industry with cattle especially are the most exposed to the Coxiella burnetii bacteria which causes Q fever, due to the nature of their work and this is very difficult to prevent, other than taking necessary precautions as advised
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There are ways to prevent Q fever from occurring:
- Don't touch animal faeces or urine - since Q fever can occur in a great many animals, not just livestock, it is advisable not to touch any animal faeces or urine with bare hands as it could be infected. The best way to prevent infection is to stay away from animal faeces and urine, but if it must be collected or removed, always use gloves and a face mask to prevent breathing in any bacteria
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 24 November 2007 || Last updated: 8 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
