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Q fever classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Q fever may be classified according to the course of the disease as acute or chronic. Acute Q fever has a very rapid onset and resolves within 6 months of onset. Chronic Q fever persists for more than six months and is associated with a poorer prognosis.
Classification
Classification
Q fever may be classified according to the course of the disease as follows:
Acute Q fever
- Characterized by a very rapid onset of flu-like symptoms, pneumonia, and hepatitis.
- Resolution of infection in less than 6 months.
Chronic Q fever
- Characterized by persistence of infection (clinically or serologically) for more than six months.[1]
- Chronic Q fever almost always leads to endocarditis.
References
References
- ↑ Karakousis PC, Trucksis M, Dumler JS (2006). “Chronic Q fever in the United States”. J. Clin. Microbiol. 44 (6): 2283–7. doi:10.1128/JCM.02365-05. PMC 1489455. PMID 16757641.
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