Hart R J
Postgrad Med J. 1973 Aug;49(574):535-8. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.49.574.535.
Q fever was first described in Australia and has since been reported from many countries. infects numerous species of mammals and has been isolated from ticks. Infected cattle, sheep and goats remain healthy but excrete the organism, which is present in high concentration in products of conception and survives in dust for long periods. The ways in which humans may become infected are considered. Many of these infections do not cause symptoms, but some are fatal and the prevention of this disease remains a challenge.
Q热最早在澳大利亚被发现，此后许多国家都有相关报道。它可感染多种哺乳动物，且已从蜱虫中分离出来。感染的牛、羊和山羊保持健康，但会排出病原体，该病原体在受孕产物中浓度很高，并能在灰尘中长时间存活。文中探讨了人类可能的感染途径。许多此类感染不会引发症状，但有些是致命的，预防这种疾病仍然是一项挑战。
