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Little-known infection could be widespread
The infection, which can affect both animals and livestock handlers, usually doesn’t produce symptoms but can sometimes be very serious
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s an under-reported disease and people who catch it often don’t show any symptoms. But an Alberta medical doctor still wants to know more. Q fever, known as coxiella, is an infection that can affect livestock handlers and their animals. “In Alberta, we only have about six human cases a year that are recognized — […] Read more