Infectious Diseases
Q fever
Moderate
ICD-10: A78 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: क्यू बुखार · தமிழ்: கியூ காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕ್ಯೂ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: క్యూ జ్వరం · বাংলা: কিউ জ্বর · मराठी: क्यू ताप · ગુજરાતી: ક્યૂ તાવ
About this condition
Q fever is a bacterial infection caught from farm animals like goats, sheep, and cattle, often through inhaling contaminated dust or particles. People working with livestock or visiting farms are at risk. Most cases cause flu-like illness with high fever and severe headaches, but it can occasionally affect the heart if left untreated.
Common symptoms
high fever
severe headache
muscle pain
fatigue
chills
sweating
dry cough
chest pain
When to see a doctor: within 48 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | क्यू बुखार · पशु संपर्क बुखार · भेड़ बकरी का बुखार · क्यू ज्वर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கியூ காய்ச்சல் · விலங்கு தொடர்பு காய்ச்சல் · ஆடு மாடு காய்ச்சல் · கியூ ஜுரம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕ್ಯೂ ಜ್ವರ · ಪ್ರಾಣಿ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಜ್ವರ · ಕುರಿ ಆಡು ಜ್ವರ · ಕ್ಯೂ ತಾಪ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | క్యూ జ్వరం · జంతువుల సంబంధ జ్వరం · గొర్రె మేక జ్వరం · క్యూ వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | কিউ জ্বর · পশু সংযোগ জ্বর · ভেড়া ছাগল জ্বর · কিউ রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | क्यू ताप · पशु संपर्क ताप · मेंढी शेळी ताप · क्यू रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ક્યૂ તાવ · પશુ સંપર્ક તાવ · ઘેટાં બકરાંનો તાવ · ક્યૂ રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Q fever?
high fever, severe headache, muscle pain, fatigue, chills, sweating.
When should I see a doctor?
within 48 hours
Is Q fever common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Q fever?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 48 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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