Breast Implant Q Fever as a Source of In-Hospital Transmission.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/cix912.
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Abstract
Herein, we describe the first case of mammary implant infection caused by Coxiella burnetii, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment and an in-hospital cross-transmission of Q fever to medical personnel.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Implants
- Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Q Fever