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Q Fever overview and common issues faced by medical practitioners - Broken Hill

Date: 25-11-2019 18:00:00

Date & Time: Monday 25 November 2019, 6pm - 8.30pm
Location: YMCA Wellness Meeting Room, YMCA 78 Chloride Street, Broken Hill
RSVP: Thursday 21 November 2019
Q fever is the most frequently reported and severe zoonosis in Australia.  The epidemiology of Q fever goes beyond abattoir workers.  This presentation will provide a brief overview of Q fever epidemiology, prevalence and clinical features. It will also provide guidance on identifying who is at risk, the importance of prevention and how to screen patients prior to administering Q fever vaccine.  Participants will gain a clear understanding of pre-vaccination screening, testing and interpreting results to determine if patients are suitable for Q fever vaccine. An overview of how to set up a Q fever clinic will also be provided.
 
Presented by:
Prof. Stephen Graves, Medical Director, Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory
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