Q fever endocarditis in HIV-infected patient

Emerg Infect Dis. 2004 Mar;10(3):501-4. doi: 10.3201/eid1003.030971.

Abstract

We describe a case of Q fever endocarditis in an HIV-infected patient. The case was treated successfully with valvular replacement and a combination of doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine. We review the current literature on Q fever endocarditis, with an emphasis on the co-infection of HIV and Coxiella burnetii.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Endocarditis / complications*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Q Fever / complications*
  • Q Fever / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents