Brucellosis has earned its place alongside syphilis and tuberculosis as one of the ‘great imitators’ and causes of pyrexia of unknown origin.

Q fever is the most commonly notified zoonotic disease in Australia, with the majority of cases reported from northern New South Wales and southern Queensland.

This article ascertains the knowledge of, and attitudes towards, Q fever and behaviours in the management of Q fever among GPs across rural and urban areas.