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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > bacterial infections > rickettsial diseases > Q fever
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > bacterial infections > rickettsial diseases > Q fever
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Q fever

Definition:
An acute infectious disease caused by Coxiella burnetti. It is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, headache, malaise, and weakness. In humans, it is commonly contracted by inhalation of infected dusts derived from infected domestic animals.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt
Broader Concept:
rickettsial diseases
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • Coxiella burnetii infection
  • query fever
  • coxiellosis
  • Coxiella burnetii fever
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/29764
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