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Q FEVER [3 records]

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Record 1 2019-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Collaboration with the FAO
CONT

Occupational zoonoses are Q fever [query fever], anthrax, leptospiroses and brucellosis, where these diseases are contracted during work involving the handling of, or contact with, animals, animal hides, skins, wool, hair, carcasses or animal waste products.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Collaboration avec la FAO

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-12-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Bacterial Diseases
Universal entry(ies)
A78
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A zoonosis due to Coxiella burnettii, usually asymptomatic, but causing repetitive abortions in animals, and which can cause a flu like syndrome, an atypical pneumonia or hepatitis in humans.

OBS

In humans, this disease is generally called "Q fever" or "query fever. "In animals, it is generally called "coxiellosis. "

OBS

A78: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Maladies bactériennes
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A78
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Zoonose causée par Coxiella burnettii, généralement asymptomatique, mais responsable d'avortements à répétition chez les animaux, et qui peut se traduire par un syndrome pseudogrippal, une pneumonie atypique ou une hépatite chez l'humain.

OBS

coxiellose : Pour certains auteurs, ce terme désigne uniquement l'infection par Coxiella burnettii chez les animaux.

OBS

A78 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
  • Enfermedades bacterianas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
A78
classification system code, see observation
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Record 3 2007-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Bacterial Diseases
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

A generic name applied to a group of microorganisms, family Rickettsiaceae ... which occupy a position intermediate between viruses and bacteria [,] are the causative agents of many diseases, and are usually transmitted [to vertebrates and humans] by arthropods (lice, fleas, ticks, mites) which serve as vectors.

CONT

Rickettsiae ... have characteristics common to both bacteria and viruses. Like bacteria, they possess metabolic enzymes and cell membranes, utilize oxygen, and are susceptible to ... antibiotics. They resemble viruses in that they grow only within living cells.

CONT

... rickettsias can also be transmitted when arthropod feces are inhaled or enter the skin through abrasion.

OBS

Examples of diseases caused by rickettsiae include typhus and Q fever, which can also potentially be used as biological weapons by terrorists.

OBS

Plural: rickettsias or rickettsiae.

Key term(s)
  • rickettsias
  • rickettsiae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies bactériennes
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

[Type] de micro-organismes [de la famille des Rickettsiaceae] situés entre les bactéries et les virus, de formes très diverses [...], parasites obligatoires vivant à l'intérieur des cellules chez l'homme et les animaux et agents spécifiques de diverses maladies [...]

CONT

[Les rickettsies] sont des parasites intracellulaires obligatoires qui ressemblent à la fois aux virus et aux bactéries. Comme les bactéries, les rickettsies possèdent des enzymes métaboliques, ont des parois cellulaires, utilisent l'oxygène et sont sensibles aux antibiotiques; comme les virus, elles ont besoin de cellules vivantes pour leur croissance.

OBS

Les rickettsies risquent d'être transmises à l'homme suite à l'inhalation ou à l'introduction dans la peau des matières fécales d'un arthropode. Elles peuvent aussi être transmises par la piqûre d'arthropodes infectés.

OBS

La fièvre Q et le typhus sont causés par des rickettsies et sont susceptibles d'être utilisés comme armes biologiques par des terroristes.

Spanish

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