Development of harmonised schemes for the monitoring and reporting of Q-fever in animals in the European Union

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Publication Date 2010
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Scientific report issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on 12 May 2010.

Q fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii that affects both animals and humans. It has been reported to be present in a wide range of species, including cattle, sheep and goats, as well as birds and arthropods in many areas in the world.
Source Link http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/scdocs/scdoc/48e.htm
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EFSA: Development of harmonised schemes for the monitoring and reporting of Q-fever in animals in the European Union, 2010 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/scdocs/doc/48e.pdf
EFSA: News, 12.5.10: EFSA issues scientific advice on Q fever http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/ahaw100511.htm
ESO: Background information: Q fever http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-q-fever/
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