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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Q fever endocarditis is a rare but serious complication of Coxiella burnetii infection.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old male farmer presented with non-specific symptoms including weight loss, fever, sweating, weakness, and anorexia.
  • Blood PCR for Coxiella burnetii was negative, but high-titer IgG antibodies (Phase I and II) were detected via IFA.

Findings:

  • The patient met the adjusted Duke criteria for Q fever endocarditis.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed despite negative blood PCR, highlighting the importance of serological testing.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diagnostic challenges of Q fever endocarditis, particularly in its chronic form.
  • Successful treatment with doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine demonstrates effective therapeutic options.