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Q fever - early
Symptoms & Signs
Common symptoms include: Other symptoms that may develop include:
Diagnosis & Tests
A physical examination may reveal crackles in the lungs and an enlarged liver and spleen. In addition:
- A chest x-ray often shows pneumonia or other changes
- Antibodies for Coxiella are sometimes found in the blood
- Liver function test results may be higher than normal
- Low blood counts can develop
- Special stains may be done on infected tissues to identify the bacteria
- Tests may be performed to determine if the disease has affected the heart
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Review Date : 9/28/2008
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; Jatin M. Vyas, MD, PhD, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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