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How is Q fever spread? Select the incorrect option.

Infected meat

Airborne route

Sexual contact

Infected animal birthing fluids

Q fever disease is only transmitted by livestock animals and associated infected body parts.

True

False

Common symptoms of Q fever disease in humans does not include one of the following symptoms, select the incorrect symptom.

Which 2 groups of individuals are most at risk of Q fever disease?

Human doctors and nurses

Accountants and bankers

Gardeners and horticulturalists

Veterinary staff and farmers

What tests are required prior to being vaccinated for Q fever?

Mouth swab and urine test

Serology and skin test

Faecal test and X-ray

Hair pluck and skin test

Possible side effects of Q fever vaccination include ALL of the following:

Diarrhoea, vomiting, rash and hair loss.

Fatigue, excessive sweating, headache and pain and swelling at the injection site.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and increased blood pressure.

Headache, muscle pain, pain and swelling at the injection site and coughing.

An individual with a positive skin reaction test and antibody test for Q fever, is not immune and therefore needs to be immunised as soon as possible to prevent contraction of the disease.

True

False

All healthcare professionals including, medical practitioners, pharmacists and nurses are licenced to administer the Q-Vax vaccine.

True

False

Once vaccinated, it is the responsibility of the patient to register their immune status with The Australian Q Fever Register.

True

False

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