Rare Q fever outbreak hits U.S. medical tourists

Q fever is caused by a hardy germ found in cattle, sheep and goats. People usually get it from inhaling barnyard dust - it's an occupational hazard for farmers. But cases in the U.S. are unusual - each year fewer than 200 are reported. It is treated with antibiotics and U.S. residents rarely die from Q fever; three or four deaths are reported in the worst years. Q fever is a disease caused by infection with Coxiella burnetii,[1] a bacterium that affects humans and other animals. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rare-q-fever-outbreak-hits-u-s-medical-tourists/