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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Format: | Journal article |
Langue: | English |
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ICR Publishers Ltd
2016
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