Q fever - early
Symptoms
Common symptoms include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle pains
- Joint pain (arthralgia)
- Dry cough (non-productive)
Exams and Tests
- Physical examination may reveal crackles in the lungs and an enlarged liver and spleen.
- Liver function tests may show hepatitis.
- Low blood counts can develop.
- Antibodies for Coxiella are sometimes found in the blood.
- Special stains may be done on infected tissues to identify the bacteria.
- A chest x-ray often shows pneumonia or other changes.
- Tests may be performed to determine if the disease has affected the heart.
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