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Q fever
A rare infection caused by inhaling bacteria from dusty places contaminated by cats, dogs, or farm animals. It can affect many different organs, including the heart, lungs, and liver.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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