Chronic Q fever: Review of the literature and a proposal of new diagnostic criteria

Dutch Q fever Consensus Group; Joep Teijink

doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2011.12.014

Chronic Q fever: Review of the literature and a proposal of new diagnostic criteria

Dutch Q fever Consensus Group, Joep Teijink

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Abstract

A review was performed to determine clinical aspects and diagnostic tools for chronic Q fever. We present a Dutch guideline based on literature and clinical experience with chronic Q fever patients in The Netherlands so far. In this guideline diagnosis is categorized as proven, possible or probable chronic infection based on serology, PCR, clinical symptoms, risk factors and diagnostic imaging. The British Infection Association.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	247-259
Journal	Journal of Infection
Volume	64
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2011.12.014
Publication status	Published - Mar 2012

Keywords

Chronic Q fever
Coxiella burnetii
Endocarditis
Vascular infections

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