Q Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Causative organism?
A
Coxiella burnetti
2
Q
What type of bacteria is coxiella burnetti?
A
Gram -ve
3
Q
How is Q fever transmitted?
A
Direct contact with infected animals
- Products
- Waste
4
Q
Acute phase symptoms?
A
Fever
Self limiting infection
Pneumonia
5
Q
Late infection?
A
Endocarditis!!!!
Vascular infection
Lymphadenitis
6
Q
What is gold standard test?
A
Immunofluorescence assay
7
Q
Treatment?
A
Doxycycline with hydroxychloroquine