Molecular Detection and Characterisation of in Koala () Urogenital Tract Swabs.

Q fever is a zoonosis caused by , primarily affecting those in close contact with domestic ruminants, the main source of human infection. has also been detected in various wildlife species globally. In Australia, serological and molecular studies have shown exposure to and infection by in macropods, bandicoots, and koalas.

Communicating the risks of handling bats: analysing approaches used by Australian stakeholders in the context of Australian bat lyssavirus.

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a member of the Lyssavirus genus of the Rhabdoviridae family and is found in Australian bat species. It is of public health concern because of the rabies-like syndrome it causes in humans, resulting in government health and wildlife agencies using varied communication approaches to inform targeted audiences about zoonotic risks associated with handling bats. Despite these warnings, the number of reports of human-bat interactions remains high.

Factors associated with Q fever vaccination in Australian wildlife rehabilitators.

Australian wildlife rehabilitators (AWR) are at risk of contracting Q fever, a serious zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii. Despite Australian government recommendations for AWR to receive Q fever vaccination (QFV), and the availability of a safe and effective vaccine in Australia, shortfalls in vaccine uptake have been observed in AWR. This study aimed to determine factors associated with QFV status and describe AWR attitudes and potential barriers towards QFV.

Risk factors associated with self-reported Q fever in Australian wildlife rehabilitators: Findings from an online survey.

Australian wildlife rehabilitators (AWR) are at increased risk of developing Q fever, a serious zoonotic disease caused by the intracellular bacterium Coxiella burnetii. Previous studies have suggested that Australian wildlife may be a potential C. burnetii infection source for humans.