A Charles Sturt University researcher wants to hear from people who've had Q Fever, to learn more about the impacts of the illness and patient experience in achieving a diagnosis.
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Q Fever is an infectious disease that transmits from animals to humans and is caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii.
While many people do not become sick or experience a mild illness, for others it can result in a prolonged and debilitating illness.
Charles Sturt PhD student Tabita Tan is carrying out an online survey as part of her research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation.
"We want to include as wide a range of experiences as possible including people who have been infected without symptoms, those who have had severe illness and parents or guardians who have cared for a child with Q Fever," Dr Tan said.
"It doesn't matter how long ago you experienced Q Fever, if you were in Australia, we are keen to hear from you.
"The aim of this questionnaire is to investigate the impacts that Q Fever has on patients and families."
"Information from the survey will inform our research to develop an emergency response plan to be used if a large Q Fever outbreak in humans was identified," Dr Tan said.
The survey is available online here. (https://www.research.net/r/Qfever) until at least the end of February.
- www.therural.com.au
