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[Q fever pericarditis].

Authors :
Edelstein S
Edoute Y
Source :
Harefuah [Harefuah] 2004 May; Vol. 143 (5), pp. 364-7, 390.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii--an obligate, gram negative, intracellular bacteria. The term Q (Query) was first used because at the time the disease was named its etiology was unknown. Q fever is divided into acute and chronic infections characterized by different evolution, serological profiles and treatment. Pericarditis, as a manifestation of Q fever is rare and difficult to diagnose. This is due to the following: firstly, the clinical presentation of acute Q fever is pleomorphic, nonspecific and self limited, and secondly, the diagnosis relies on the physician's interest and the presence of a reliable diagnostic laboratory. The objective of that review is to increase the physician's awareness of the clinical presentation of Q fever, to discuss the importance of the diagnosis and laboratory tests and to guide the physician as to when to provide treatment and the relevant patient population to be treated.

Details

Language :
Hebrew
ISSN :
0017-7768
Volume :
143
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Harefuah
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15190850