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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Q fever vaccination program in New England region

Greg Bell, John Rooney and Cathy Johnson

New South Wales Public Health Bulletin 3(6) 67 - 67
Published: 1992

Abstract

Q fever is a well recognised health hazard for abattoir workers, dairy workers, shearers, wool sorters, tanners and veterinarians. It is contracted by the inhalation of aerosols or dust contaminated by the infected products of conception of cattle, sheep and goats. The infectious agent is a rickettsia, Coxiella burnetti.

https://doi.org/10.1071/NB92075

© NSW Department of Health 1992

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