The diagnosis was made by the NAHO’s High Risk Infection Laboratory.
The patients, aged 24 to 57 years, had moderately severe forms of the disease. They presented with fever, chills, generalized weakness and respiratory symptoms.
All patients are under medical supervision, the course of the disease is assessed as favorable, also reports HAE.
Since the beginning of 2026, 12 cases of Cu fever have been confirmed in Moldova, so the agency has strengthened surveillance measures. The National Agency for Food Safety, considering the zoonotic nature of the disease, is also ready to initiate control and prevention measures.
Q fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, which is transmitted mainly from sheep, goats and cattle.
Infection occurs through inhalation of contaminated particles, direct contact with infected animals, or consumption of raw milk and unpasteurized milk products.
Experts recommend hand hygiene after contact with animals, consuming only pasteurized or boiled milk and avoiding dairy products from unauthorized sources.
