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Q Fever

Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, a species of bacteria that is distributed globally. In 1999, Q fever became a notifiable disease in the United States but reporting is not required in many other countries. Because the disease is underreported, scientists cannot reliably assess how many cases of Q fever have actually occurred worldwide. Many human infections are inapparent. Maine monitors the incidence of Q fever through mandatory reporting by health care providers, clinical laboratories and other public health partners.

• Maine CDC Q Fever Fact Sheet Word PDF
• Federal CDC Q Fever Fact Sheet - http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/qfever/index.htm
• Q fever Surveillance Report – 2005

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