Q fever Flashcards

1
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What is Q fever

A

Atypical pneumonia

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Cause

A

Bacteria called coxiella burnetti

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3
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What are the vectors for coxiella burnetti?

A

Farm animals
Cattle, sheep, goats, ticks

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4
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Symptoms

A

Fever and flu-like symptoms 2-4 weeks after exposure

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5
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Signs

A

Hepato-splenomegaly

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6
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Complications

A

Endocarditis

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