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Two cases with acute abdominal aneurysm and evidence of acute Q fever infection.

Authors :
Hagenaars JC
Kampschreur LM
de Jager-Leclercq MG
van Petersen AS
Moll FL
Renders NH
Wever PC
Koning OH
Hoornenborg E
Source :
Annals of vascular surgery [Ann Vasc Surg] 2014 Feb; Vol. 28 (2), pp. 494.e1-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Dec 22.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

We report 2 patients with symptomatic aortic aneurysm and serologic evidence of acute Q fever with positive Coxiella burnetii PCR in blood/tissue. This suggests a role for acute Q fever in aneurysm progression. Diagnostic testing for Q fever infection in patients with symptomatic aneurysms in Q fever areas is recommended.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1615-5947
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of vascular surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24368182
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2013.03.022