Atypical Q Fever in US Soldiers

Hartzell, Joshua D.; Peng, Suzette W.; Wood-Morris, Robert N.; Sarmiento, Dennis M.; Collen, Jacob F.; Robben, Paul M.; Moran, Kimberly A.

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Atypical Q Fever in US Soldiers

Published Date:

Aug 2007

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 13(8):1247-1249.

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Hartzell, Joshua D. ; Peng, Suzette W. ; Wood-Morris, Robert N. ; Sarmiento, Dennis M. ; Collen, Jacob F. ; ... More ▼

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Q fever is an emerging infectious disease among US soldiers serving in Iraq. Three patients have had atypical manifestations, including 2 patients with acute cholecystitis and 1 patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Providers must be aware of Q fever's signs and symptoms to avoid delays in treatment.

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