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Q fever – Indications for testing

Expert/s: Dr Jenny Robson

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In this episode:

Prevaccination Screen
Acute Q fever
Post-acute Q fever monitoring (particularly where there is a risk of developing chronic infection)
Investigation for chronic (focal persistent) infection Q fever
Monitoring treatment for chronic Q fever (during and post-treatment relapse)

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 27 mins

Guest: Dr Jenny Robson, Microbiologist

Recommended Resources:

Q Fever National Guidelines for Public Health Laboratories
Sequiris (CSL)
Q Fever Register
QFIG – Q fever interest group: in evolution. EOI email ieq@health.qld.gov.au

Last Updated: 8 Dec, 2021

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Q fever – Indications for testing

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Last Updated: 8 Dec, 2021

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