Evaluation of a program for surveillance, prevention and control of Coxiella burnetii in small ruminants

It is asked to the Scientific Committee to evaluate a program of surveillance, prevention and 
control of Coxiella burnetii in small ruminants, and to answer several specific questions. The 
program is based on the urgent advice 01-2010 and on the rapid advice 08-2010 of the 
Scientific Committee. 
The aim of the program is to control the dispersion of Coxiella burnetii in small ruminants and 
to limit the transmission of the bacteria to humans. The main source of infection for humans is 
by inhalation of with Coxiella burnetii contaminated dust or aerosols. These aerosols are 
mainly formed by the excretion of the bacteria during parturition or abortion, and/or via 
excreta of infected animals.