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Q fever
Q fever
Q fever is caused by Coxiella burnetii, a rickettsia. The source of infection is typically an abattoir, cattle/sheep or it may be inhaled from infected dustFeatures
- typically prodrome: fever, malaise
- causes pyrexia of unknown origin
- transaminitis
- atypical pneumonia
- endocarditis (culture-negative)
Management
- doxycycline
+PassMedicine Notes
Q fever is caused by Coxiella burnetii, a rickettsia. The source of infection is typically an abattoir, cattle/sheep or it may be inhaled from infected dust
Features- typically prodrome: fever, malaise
- causes pyrexia of unknown origin
- transaminitis
- atypical pneumonia
- endocarditis (culture-negative)
- doxycycline