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Q fever update

Q fever update

The 'spot map' Q fever has been leaked. This map shows where the Q fever is currently concentrated.

Q fever is caused by a bacterium that is spread through the air by goats and sheep. According to the 'spot map' the frequency of contamination is concentrated around the Den Bosch area.

So far, six fatal cases of Q fever have been reported. More than 2000 people have already fallen ill. Symptoms of Q fever are acute severe headache and possible chills, muscle aches, and diarrhea.

Read more about Q fever here on Santéonline>