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One Health approach to controlling a Q fever outbreak on an Australian goat farm.
Epidemiology and infection - 1 Apr 2016
Bond K A, Vincent G, Wilks C R, Franklin L, Sutton B, Stenos J, Cowan R, Lim K, Athan E, Harris O, Macfarlane-Berry L, Segal Y, Firestone S M
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A recent outbreak of Q fever was linked to an intensive goat and sheep dairy farm in Victoria, Australia, 2012-2014. Seventeen employees and one family member were confirmed with Q fever over a 28-month period, including two culture-positive cases. The outbreak investigation and management involved a One Health approach with representation from human, animal, environmental and public health. Seroprevalence in...
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