First Case of Q Fever Recorded in the Philippines

Q Fever

The Philippines has recorded its first case of Q fever, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) announced on Friday. Q fever, a disease that primarily affects cattle, sheep, and goats, poses a zoonotic risk to humans, who can contract the illness by inhaling contaminated dust. Dr. Christian Daquigan, the officer-in-charge of the BAI’s National Veterinary … Read more