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Q fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii , which can cause pneumonia and hepatitis (liver inflammation) in its early stages, and infection of the heart valves (endocarditis) if the condition beco... |
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Symptoms
Symptoms of acute Q fever may include: Fever; Headache; Muscle pains; Cough; Chest pain upon breathing; Shortness of ...
Causes
Q fever is found around the world and is caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. The bacteria affects sheep, goats,...
Tests
The diagnosis of Q fever should be suspected in individuals with appropriate exposure histories who develop flu-like ...
Treatments
The cornerstone of treatment for Q fever is antibiotic therapy. For acute Q fever (early stage) doxycycline is the re...
Prevention
People at risk (for example, farmers and veterinarians) should always thoroughly dispose of potentially infectious an...
Doctor Specialties
Notify your medical provider if you develop the above mentioned symptoms, in particular if you have a compatible expo...
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