| Literature DB >> 21289146 |
Linda M Kampschreur1, Jan Jelrik Oosterheert, Cornelia A de Vries Feyens, Corine E Delsing, Mirjam H A Hermans, Ingrid L L van Sluisveld, Peter J Lestrade, Nicole H M Renders, Peter Elsman, Peter C Wever.
Abstract
Following Coxiella burnetii infection, there is a 1 to 5% risk of chronic Q fever. Endocarditis, mycotic aneurysm, and vascular prosthesis infection are common manifestations. We present three patients with endocarditis by C. burnetii concomitant with another bacterial pathogen. Chronic Q fever should therefore be considered in all endocarditis patients in regions where Q fever is endemic.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21289146 PMCID: PMC3122851 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.02596-10
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948