Category: Government

“Primary infection or recrudescence in pregnancy can lead to abortion, premature birth or neonatal death” – QLD Health

August 22, 2015

“Reported clinical symptoms vary by country. It is estimated that 60% of cases in adults are asymptomatic. In Australia, acute Q fever most commonly presents as an influenza-like illness with varying degrees of pneumonia and hepatitis. Fever is not always present. The case fatality rate is 1-2%. Myocarditis is rare but is one of the … More “Primary infection or recrudescence in pregnancy can lead to abortion, premature birth or neonatal death” – QLD Health

“There are numerous reports of sporadic cases or outbreaks in the general population” – Fed. Dept. of Health

August 21, 2015

“C. burnetii is highly infectious and can survive in the environment. The organism is transmitted to humans via the inhalation of infected aerosols or dust. Those most at risk include workers from the meat and livestock industries and shearers, with non-immune new employees or visitors being at highest risk of infection. Nevertheless, Q fever is … More “There are numerous reports of sporadic cases or outbreaks in the general population” – Fed. Dept. of Health

“Pregnant women who contract Q fever have increased risk of complications” – NSW Health

August 20, 2015

“Pregnant women who contract Q fever have increased risk of complications, such as miscarriage, particularly during the 1st trimester of pregnancy […] Pregnant women, the immunocompromised, and those with known heart valve defects should be excluded from high risk situations, unless they are immune.” Source: Q Fever and Veterinary Staff

‘Keep your distance!’ – QLD Health

August 15, 2015

“Windborne spread is well recognised and the organism can travel several km.” “Town planning should consider the potential for windborne spread of Q fever and limit the encroachment of residential dwellings on existing likely sources of Q fever including abattoirs, tanneries, and stockyards. The recommended buffer zone between residential dwellings and these types of facilities … More ‘Keep your distance!’ – QLD Health

“It is likely the infection is a result of inhalation of contaminated dust from the abattoir” – SA Health

August 14, 2015

“A small cluster of Q fever cases has been reported in the Riverland town of Waikerie, prompting livestock handlers and abattoir workers to ensure they are vaccinated against the disease. But, in a unique finding, four confirmed cases have been detected in a 1-kilometre radius of a goat abattoir, not related to meat or livestock … More “It is likely the infection is a result of inhalation of contaminated dust from the abattoir” – SA Health