{"product_id":"2940153862316","title":"Q-fever, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eQ fever is a self limited infection caused by Coxiella burneti bacteria that can affect the lungs, heart, liver and other parts of the body.\u003cbr\u003eThe bacteria Coxiella burnetii is the cause of Q-fever.\u003cbr\u003eThe bacterium is resistant to desiccation and exposure in dust and soil and is found all the world.\u003cbr\u003eSheep, dogs, cats, goats, cattle, birds, rodents, and ticks as well as some other animals are all infected by the bacterium.\u003cbr\u003eThis bacterium is shed by the infected animal in:\u003cbr\u003ea. Feces\u003cbr\u003eb. Milk\u003cbr\u003ec. Urine\u003cbr\u003eHumans usually become infected with Q fever by breathing in infected droplets released by infected animals.\u003cbr\u003eThe presence of airborne bacteria may affect humans and animals\u003cbr\u003eSecondary airborne bacteria from hides, bedding, clothing can also infect humans and animals.\u003cbr\u003eLung diseases such as pneumonitis and psittacosis occurs.\u003cbr\u003eBesides the history of exposure of animals, diagnosis is also based on blood tests showing serological evidence of antibodies of Coxiella burnetii.\u003cbr\u003e60% cases of x-ray show evidence of pneumonitis with slight cough.\u003cbr\u003eAntibiotics are the main treatment for Q fever.\u003cbr\u003eFor early-stage (acute) Q fever, doxycycline is the recommended antibiotic.\u003cbr\u003eOther antibiotics are Tetracyclines 2-3 g per day\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment is given for at least 5 days after cessation of fever.\u003cbr\u003eChronic Q fever is present if you have the infection for more than 6 months.\u003cbr\u003eBoth doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine are used in combination by the doctor if necessary.\u003cbr\u003eThe antibiotics may have to be taken for several months or years.\u003cbr\u003eThe danger of Q-fever is the very infective inhalational disease which can be used in bioterrorism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Q-Fever\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Anthrax\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Gas Gangrene\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122699780336,"sku":"2940153862316","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153862316_p0.jpg?v=1764058707","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153862316","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}