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Q fever is a disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. This bacteria naturally infects some animals, such as goats, sheep, and cattle. C. burnetii bacteria are found in the birth products (i.e. placenta, amniotic fluid), urine, feces, and milk of infected animals. People can get infected by breathing in dust that has been contaminated by infected animal feces, urine, milk, and birth products. Some people never get sick; however, those who do usually develop flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, fatigue, and muscle pain.
https://www.cdc.gov/qfever/stats/index.html
About 5 out of 10 people infected with Coxiella burnetii will get sick. Illness typically develops 2-3 weeks after being exposed to the bacteria. Signs and symptoms of Q fever may include:
Fever
Chills or sweats
Fatigue (tiredness)
Headache
Muscle aches
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Chest pain
Stomach pain
Weight loss
Non-productive cough
Symptoms can be mild or severe. People who develop severe disease may experience infection of the lungs (pneumonia) or liver (hepatitis).
Women who are infected during pregnancy may be at risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, pre-term delivery, or low infant birth weight.
Q Fever Weaponized
Bioterrorism
A biological attack, or bioterrorism, is the intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops.
C. burnetii, the bacteria that causes Q fever, has been described as a potential bioterrorism agent.
C. burnetii is a select agent subject to the select agentexternal icon regulations found in 42 CFR Part 73.
C. burnetii is a highly infectious agent, in some cases requiring less than 10 bacteria to make you sick.
C. burnetii is extremely resistant to heat, drying, and many common disinfectants.
People get infected by breathing in contaminated dust.
C. burnetii has been previously weaponized for use in biological warfare and is considered a potential terrorist threat.
We do not know if or when a bioterrorism attack might occur. However, federal agencies have worked for years with health departments across the country to plan and prepare for any such attack.
https://www.cdc.gov/qfever/transmission/index.html