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What was one of Burnet's major achievements in the field of microbiology?
Discovery of black holes
Discovery of causative agents of Q-fever
Invention of the radio telescope
Discovery of nuclear fusion
Answer
One of Burnet's major achievements in the field of microbiology was the discovery of the causative agents of Q-fever, which is a bacterial disease. Q-fever is caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii, which are found in the lungs and udders of infected animals. The disease can be spread to humans through contact with infected animals or their secretions, or through the inhalation of contaminated dust.
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