Atypical Q Fever in US Soldiers

Atypical Q Fever in US Soldiers

Q fever is an emerging infectious disease among US soldiers serving in Iraq. Three patients have had atypical manifestations, including 2 patients with acute cholecystitis and 1 patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Providers must be aware of Q fever’s signs and symptoms to avoid delays...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Joshua D. Hartzell, Suzette W. Peng, Robert N. Wood-Morris, Dennis M. Sarmiento, Jacob F. Collen, Paul M. Robben, Kimberly A. Moran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Q fever
Coxiella burnetii
cholecystitis
acute respiratory distress syndrome
military
dispatch
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/13/8/07-0218_article
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Summary:Q fever is an emerging infectious disease among US soldiers serving in Iraq. Three patients have had atypical manifestations, including 2 patients with acute cholecystitis and 1 patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Providers must be aware of Q fever’s signs and symptoms to avoid delays in treatment.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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