An unusual case of Q fever in an immunised sheep officer
Ng, Frank C.H., and Leggat, Peter A. (2014) An unusual case of Q fever in an immunised sheep officer. Annals of the ACTM, 15 (1). pp. 19-20.
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Abstract
It is often thought that Q fever vaccination is 100% protective against the disease. An unusual case of Q fever and its debilitating consequences is described here in a sheep industry development officer, who had been immunised. This report highlights the need for further research into improving Q fever testing and taking appropriate preventive measures against the disease. An urgent review of the current occupational health and safety policy is recommended, with implementation of universal mandatory Q fever immunisation for all new abattoir, cattle, goat, sheep and other workers, who may be exposed to Q fever, prior to the commencement of any field work.
Item ID: | 35394 |
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Item Type: | Article (Case Study) |
ISSN: | 1448-4706 |
Keywords: | Q fever, zoonosis, vaccination, agriculture, prevention |
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Date Deposited: | 24 Sep 2014 02:21 |
FoR Codes: | 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
SEO Codes: | 92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920499 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
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