Q Fever Flashcards by Callum Anderson | Brainscape

Q

Causative organism?

A

Coxiella burnetti

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Q

What type of bacteria is coxiella burnetti?

A

Gram -ve

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Q

How is Q fever transmitted?

A

Direct contact with infected animals

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Waste

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Acute phase symptoms?

A

Fever
Self limiting infection
Pneumonia

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Q

Late infection?

A

Endocarditis!!!!
Vascular infection
Lymphadenitis

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What is gold standard test?

A

Immunofluorescence assay

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Treatment?

A

Doxycycline with hydroxychloroquine

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