What is another word for q fever?
Pronunciation: [kjˈuː fˈiːvə] (IPA) 
Q fever is a bacterial disease caused by the organism Coxiella burnetii. It is also known as query fever, nine-day fever, corkwood fever or Queer fever. The disease is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals such as cattle, sheep and goats. Symptoms of the disease include high fever, severe headache, fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain. Although the disease is treatable with antibiotics, it can be serious in some cases and may lead to chronic infections. Awareness and prevention measures including animal control, vaccination and proper handling procedures can help in controlling the spread of Q fever.
