ICD A78ORPHA:781

Q Fever

Q fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, usually caught by breathing in dust or particles from infected cattle, sheep, goats or other animals. It often causes fever, severe headache, sweats and muscle aches, and some people go on to have long-lasting fatigue or heart valve infection. Antibiotics are the main treatment, and a vaccine is available in Australia for people at higher risk.

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What is Q Fever?

Q fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, usually caught by breathing in dust or particles from infected cattle, sheep, goats or other animals. It often causes fever, severe headache, sweats and muscle aches, and some people go on to have long-lasting fatigue or heart valve infection. Antibiotics are the main treatment, and a vaccine is available in Australia for people at higher risk.

How many clinical trials are available for Q Fever?

RareWays currently indexes 7 clinical trials for Q Fever, of which 1 is actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Q Fever come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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