date:Jun 28, 2012
The associated risks to humans from consumption of unpasteurised milk contaminated with Coxiella burnetii should also be assessed.
The research should be based on UK and international published and unpublished data.
Q fever is a bacterial infection caused by Coxiella burnetii bacteria. Human cases are relatively rare, but can result in serious illness. The main way Q fever is spread to humans is through contact with infected animals. The role of contaminated unpasteurised milk and milk products