Gert van der Hoek
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Braču island is near the city of Split in Croatia.
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26.05.12.
Craotia : Q-fever occurred on Braču island
An outbreak of Q fever, and appeared on the island. Ill six foresters Croatian Forests and two others. All patients who had high fever and pneumonia, have been successfully recovered.
Split Institute for Public Health has confirmed the outbreak. We note that for the first time the disease occurs on the island. It is suspected that a farmer bought cattle from the hinterland, from a region where otherwise a Q-fever. Confirmed 13 patients. Infected is in Omis and Sinj.
Q fever occurs in rural areas, mostly in the lambing season, when the bacteria are secreted via the amniotic fluid. Most affected are people who are in contact with livestock and manure.
HRT
computer translation
26.05.12.
Craotia : Q-fever occurred on Braču island
An outbreak of Q fever, and appeared on the island. Ill six foresters Croatian Forests and two others. All patients who had high fever and pneumonia, have been successfully recovered.
Split Institute for Public Health has confirmed the outbreak. We note that for the first time the disease occurs on the island. It is suspected that a farmer bought cattle from the hinterland, from a region where otherwise a Q-fever. Confirmed 13 patients. Infected is in Omis and Sinj.
Q fever occurs in rural areas, mostly in the lambing season, when the bacteria are secreted via the amniotic fluid. Most affected are people who are in contact with livestock and manure.
HRT