CXCL9, a promising biomarker in the diagnosis of chronic Q fever

CXCL9, a promising biomarker in the diagnosis of chronic Q fever

Abstract Background In the aftermath of the largest Q fever outbreak in the world, diagnosing the potentially lethal complication chronic Q fever remains challenging. PCR, Coxiella burnetii IgG phase I antibodies, CRP and 18F–FDG-PET/CT scan are used for diagnosis and monitoring in clinical practice...

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Main Authors: Anne F. M. Jansen, Teske Schoffelen, Julien Textoris, Jean-Louis Mege, Marrigje Nabuurs-Franssen, Ruud P. H. Raijmakers, Mihai G. Netea, Leo A. B. Joosten, Chantal P. Bleeker-Rovers, Marcel van Deuren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chronic Q fever
Coxiella burnetii
Chemokines
Biomarker
CXCL9
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2656-6

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