Q fever Flashcards
1
Q
What is Q fever
A
Atypical pneumonia
2
Q
Cause
A
Bacteria called coxiella burnetti
3
Q
What are the vectors for coxiella burnetti?
A
Farm animals
Cattle, sheep, goats, ticks
4
Q
Symptoms
A
Fever and flu-like symptoms 2-4 weeks after exposure
5
Q
Signs
A
Hepato-splenomegaly
6
Q
Complications
A
Endocarditis