Abstract
Coxiella burnetii, the agent of Q fever, is an obligate intracellular pathogen typically associated with exposure to livestock. This organism may present with acute or chronic manifestations, the most typical chronic manifestation being endocarditis. We report a highly unusual case of Q fever endocarditis acquired in the United States marked by atypical cardiac manifestations.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
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Coxiella burnetii / isolation & purification
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Doxycycline / administration & dosage
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnostic imaging
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
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Humans
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Hydroxychloroquine / administration & dosage
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Q Fever / diagnosis*
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Q Fever / diagnostic imaging
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Q Fever / drug therapy
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Q Fever / microbiology
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Ultrasonography
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Hydroxychloroquine
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Doxycycline