Q fever - early
Treatment
Treatment with antibiotics can shorten the length of the illness. Antibiotics that are commonly used include tetracycline and doxycycline. Tetracycline given by mouth should not be used by children who still have any baby teeth, because it can permanently discolor growing teeth.
Prognosis (Expectations)
You will get better even without treatment. However, complications can be very serious and sometimes even life-threatening. Q fever should always be treated if it is recognized as the cause of symptoms.
Complications
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of Q fever. Also call if you have been treated for Q fever and symptoms return or new symptoms develop.
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