Q fever in the Basque Country: 1981-1984.
One hundred thirty cases of Q fever were seen in the Basque region of Spain between 1981 and 1984. Approximately 40% of these were related to epidemic outbreaks, and the remainder were isolated cases. The large majority of cases occurred in young men and women between 20 and 40 years of age. A seasonal peak coincided with lambing time in the region. Treatment had favorable outcome in each case, and no chronic disease was seen.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000453:epidemiology; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011778:Q Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012621:Seasons; D013030:Spain