Q fever

An infection of Coxiella burnetii, a bacterium that affects both humans and animals, causes Q fever. This organism is uncommon but present in cattle, sheep, goats and other domestic mammals, including cats and dogs. The infection results from inhalation of contaminated particles in the air, and from contact with the vaginal mucus, milk, feces, urine or semen of infected animals. The incubation period is 9-40 days. Q fever is the most infectious disease in the world, because a single bacterium can cause widespread infection.

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