Some animals, like sheep, goats, and cows, can carry tiny guests (bacteria). These little troublemakers live inside the animals’ bodies, making them their own homes.

When humans, like me and you, touch or breathe near contaminated animals, the tiny guests can jump into our bodies and cause problems. It may feel a bit like having the flu or a cold, but that’s called Q fever.

But don’t worry! Q fever is not very common, and doctors have special medicines to treat it.