Seroprevalence of Q fever in patients undergoing heart valve replacement surgery

Q fever, caused by the rickettsia Coxiella burnetii, is a worldwide zoonotic disease with both acute and chronic manifestations. Endocarditis is the principal chronic manifestation. Q fever can easily be mistaken for degenerative valve disease due to its indolent presentation, the fastidious nature...

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Auteurs principaux: Seddon, O, Ashrafi, R, Duggan, J, Rees, R, Tan, C, Williams, J, Carson, G, Healy, B
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: ICR Publishers Ltd 2016