Q-Fever

Question 1

Microbiology of Q-fever

Answer 1

Gram-negative, aerobic, spore-forming

Question 2

Vector, reservoir, and transmission of Q-fever

Answer 2

Vector: Ticks, Reservoir: Sheep, cattle, goats, Transmission: Milk, meat, poop (ingestion or dust)

Question 3

Symptoms and duration of Q-fever

Answer 3

5-14 day fever, 60% asymptomatic; others may get pneumonia, hepatitis, or brain swelling

Question 4

Testing and treatment of Q-fever

Answer 4

PCR, ELISA; Treatment: Doxycycline, Ofloxacin

Question 5

What lab level is required to test Q-fever?

Answer 5

BSL-3