Q fever
Alternative Names
Query feverSymptoms
Symptoms of acute Q fever may include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle pains
- Cough
- Chest pain upon breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Jaundice
- Clay-colored stools
Symptoms of chronic Q fever may include:
- Prolonged fever
- Night sweats
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
Exams and Tests
The diagnosis of Q fever should be suspected in individuals with appropriate exposure histories who develop flu-like symptoms, pneumonia, hepatitis, or endocarditis. Q fever is diagnosed with a blood antibody test (serology).
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