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Veterinarian, research consultant and science writer and editor. Provides a number of articles on topics including infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases and bird flu.

Information on this infection of the central nervous system transmitted by ticks, its epidemiology, the symptoms in animals, in humans (mostly abattoir workers) and the means of transmission.

This infection is now known to be caused by the organism Coxiella burnetii and can affect farm animals, domestic mammals and birds. Information on its transmission to humans and the risks it poses.

Information on the course of this disease, its transmission, the law regarding animal bites, human exposure and animal quarantine.

Information on this disease, how it is spread, animal symptoms, what to do with rabid animals, preventing and controlling the spread of the disease.

Information from DEFRA on this disease, the rationale for Government intervention, its geographical distribution, human health implications and a GB disease control strategy.

Information on the importance of this bacterium, the species affected, how surveillance is undertaken, the results of surveillance and further information.