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Coxiella burnetii and Q Fever: Introduction and Index
Coxiella burnetii is an intracellular bacterial pathogen with a worldwide distribution. Most if not all mammals are susceptible to Coxiella infection, but ruminants - cattle, sheep and goats - are the most important reservoir hosts for this bacterium and the most common source of transmission to humans. In those species, abortion is the primary clinical outcome of infection, very similar to what is seen with brucellosis. In humans, infection by C. burnetii causes a disease called Q fever (Query fever), which can range from mild to life-threatening.
Core concepts for Coxiella burnetii and Q Fever
- Biology of Coxiella burnetii
- Overview of Q Fever (Coxiellosis)
- Coxiella Infection in Ruminants
- Coxiella Infection in Humans
- Coxiella Infection in Other Animals
Advanced and Supplemental Topics
- Diagnostic Testing for Coxiella
- Q Fever Vaccines
- Biosafety Procedures and Disinfection of Coxiella burnetii
- Animal Models for Q Fever Research
 Bacterial Diseases of Man and Animals |
Biology of Coxiella burnetii  |
Last updated: February 2026. Send comments to Richard Bowen: rabowendvm@gmail.com