etymologia: Coxiella [kok′′ se-el′ ә] burnetii
2008
Coxiella burnetii: The Cause of Q Fever
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Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
Coxiella burnetii is a gram-negative bacterium that causes Q fever and is found in ticks and various vertebrates.
Supporting Evidence
- Coxiella burnetii was isolated independently by two scientists in the 1930s.
- The bacterium is part of the Coxiellaceae family.
- Coxiella burnetii is a gram-negative rod.
Takeaway
Coxiella burnetii is a tiny germ that can make people sick with Q fever, and it lives in ticks and some animals.
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