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Q fever was first identified in 1935 in Queensland, Australia, by Edward Derrick, who described an outbreak of a febrile illness with an unknown cause, hence \"Q\" for \"query.\" The bacterium responsible, *Coxiella burnetii*, was later isolated and named in honor of Herald R. Cox and Frank Macfarlane Burnet. Its recognition highlighted the importance of zoonotic diseases.
Chronic Q fever is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of aerosols containing *Coxiella burnetii*, which are shed by infected animals, particularly during birthing. Direct contact with contaminated animal products like placenta, amniotic fluid, or wool can also lead to infection. Ingestion of unpasteurized milk is a less common route, and human-to-human transmission is exceedingly rare.
Contagious Period: Varies by disease
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View WHO Resources →Disease information on Virus Watcher is reviewed by our Chief Epidemiologist, a former CDC lead analyst for FluSight forecasting. Outbreak data is aggregated from verified sources including BEACON, ProMED, WHO, CDC, and 50+ national health agencies. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-03
No confirmed cases reported in Arkansas yet. Here are the latest Q fever, Chronic reports from our global surveillance network.
This event folder documents Q fever cases in Moldova *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=f5722203-4219-4809-8b0a-e44e84b3fc3e)
Australia has reported more than 900 Q fever cases in 2025, the highest annual case count since 1991. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=8d0929c9-c61e-4a6a-94a8-9b78016e8539)
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