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PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever – Australia (03): (SA) spike in disease
Q Fever -- AustraliaA big rise in the potentially deadly Q fever has sparked a health alert and officials have urged people who work with animals to get vaccinated.There have been 27 cases reported this year [2016], more than double the number last year [2015] and almost triple the number of cases 5 years ago.Q fever is caused by direct or indirect contact with the bacteria from infected animals.SA [South Australia] Health Chief Medical Officer Professor Paddy Phillips said the main carriers tend Read more [...]
