Publications

q fever--california, georgia, pennsylvania, and tennessee, 2000-2001.	q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium coxiella burnetii. the most common reservoirs are domesticated ruminants, primarily cattle, sheep, and goats. humans acquire q fever typically by inhaling aerosols or contaminated dusts derived from infected animals or animal products. its highly infectious nature and aerosol route of transmission make c. burnetii a possible agent of bioterrorism. although up to 60% of initial infections are asymptomatic, acute disease can manifest as a relat ...	2002	12403408
from the centers for disease control and prevention. q fever--california, georgia, pennsylvania, and tennessee, 2000-2001.		2002	12442754
new method rapidly detects potential bioterror agent.		2005	16395812