PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever – China: ex Chile, alpaca, RFI

Q Fever — Worldwide/Unknown
13 alpacas were culled and destroyed by the Beijing Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau [CIQ] after being diagnosed with Elisa-type Q fever. This is the 1st time that China has ever identified Q fever from imported alpacas.
Alpacas have become popular among people in China in recent years. These 13 alpacas from Chile were diagnosed with Q fever after taking blood in a routine examination during isolation.
There have been some reports about a booming business of alpaca purchased