What is Q fever? A rare communicable disease Q fever, also known as query fever is a bacterial infection caused by bacterium named Coxiella burnetti, that produces flu-like symptoms in the body.  Q fever is a rare disease as the organism responsible for it is less common. The infection spreads from cattle, dogs, cats, sheep and goats.  They carry these bacteria in their feces, urine, saliva, semen, vaginal fluid, milk.  Any direct contact with these can cause infection in humans. The incubation period is about 2-3 weeks.  Human-to-human transmission is less or not common.  It is seen in almost all parts of the world except New Zealand. The bacterium Coxiella burnetti is capable of causing infection into humans and animals. The bacteria spreads through contaminated bird and animal waste and can be inhaled from the dust.  What are the signs and symptoms of Q fever? The bacteria may enter your body through air-borne transmission or ingestion of contamina...