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Q fever endocarditis.

M A Pierce, M S Saag, W E Dismukes

    The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Q fever endocarditis is rare in the US but may be underdiagnosed. This case highlights the importance of considering Q fever endocarditis in patients with prolonged fever or culture-negative endocarditis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Q fever endocarditis is a rare but serious manifestation of Coxiella burnetii infection.
    • It is more commonly reported in Australia and Great Britain than in the United States.
    • Diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific symptoms and the organism's fastidious nature.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of Q fever endocarditis in the United States.
    • To emphasize the potential underdiagnosis of this condition.
    • To highlight the importance of considering Q fever in specific clinical scenarios.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report presentation.
    • Review of patient's clinical history, symptoms, and diagnostic serologic studies.

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  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and epidemiological context.

    • Main Results:

    • A patient presented with an eight-month febrile illness and clinical signs of endocarditis.
    • Serologic studies confirmed Q fever endocarditis.
    • The patient's extensive travel history complicated the determination of the geographic origin of infection.

    Conclusions:

    • Q fever endocarditis, though uncommon in the US, should be suspected in cases of culture-negative endocarditis.
    • Chronic fever of unknown origin may also warrant investigation for Q fever endocarditis.
    • Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance are crucial for timely diagnosis and management.