Outbreak of Q fever among US military in western Iraq, June-July 2005.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1086/528866.
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Abstract
An outbreak of Q fever occurred in 22 (58%) of 38 Marines deployed to Iraq in 2005. Fever (in 100% of patients), respiratory symptoms (76%), and gastrointestinal symptoms (53%) were common. Possible risk factors included dust and exposure to animals and ticks.
Medical subject headings
- Disease Outbreaks
- Military Personnel
- Q Fever