Q fever endocarditis in the United States.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Infections due to Coxiella burnetii, the causative organism of Q fever, are extremely rare in North America. Endocarditis due to the organism has an unusual presentation and poses echocardiographic and laboratory challenges in establishing a diagnosis. We describe the presentation and clinical course of a 40-year-old American man with Q fever endocarditis and briefly discuss the salient issues regarding this entity.
Medical subject headings
- Endocarditis, Bacterial
- Q Fever