Delayed Diagnosis of Chronic Q Fever and Cardiac Valve Surgery
oleh: Linda M. Kampschreur, Elske Hoornenborg, Nicole H. M. Renders, Jan Jelrik Oosterheert, Joost F. Haverman, Peter Elsman, Peter C. Wever
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-05-01 |
Deskripsi
Untreated chronic Q fever causes a high number of complications and deaths. We present cases of chronic Q fever that were not diagnosed until after the patients underwent cardiac valve surgery. In epidemic areas, Q fever screening of valve surgery patients secures early initiation of treatment and can prevent illness and death.