Q Fever

**Definition:** An acute infectious disease caused by COXIELLA BURNETII. 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 (ANIMALS, DOMESTIC).

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.252.400.755

**Synonyms:** - Query Fever - Coxiella burnetii Fever