In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on Q fever here
60%
Some cases of C. burnetii infection are asymptomatic
Q fever
Q fever, a bacterial zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii, affects humans, ruminants, carnivores, rodents, and birds. It is found worldwide except in New Zealand.
Our missions
Epidemiological surveillance of Q fever using data from the National Reference Center to track trends and detect unusual events and clusters of cases
Conducting investigations in the event of an alert or an outbreak
Providing information to public authorities, healthcare professionals, and the general public
