Serious Diseases We Can Get From Animals

Query Fever

Query fever is a rare, but serious, disease individuals usually get from cattle, goats, and sheep. Many zoo animals can spread the bacteria that cause the disease as well, but transmission to humans from domestic animals is almost unheard of. Victims of this disease contract it from contact with the saliva or feces of infected animals. Breathing in dust from the bedding and living areas of sick animals has caused this illness as well, and it is thought a recent outbreak in Australia was spread primarily through this route. It only takes a couple of the Coxiella burnetii bacterium to cause an infection. Query fever is known for its flu-like symptoms. The disease usually goes away on its own, but it is highly recommended to seek medical treatment because it may cause long-term health effects that can interfere with a patient's life and ability to work for many years. Diagnosis is usually made through lab testing and imaging, and treatment normally consists of a two-week course of antibiotics.

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