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Q Fever Endocarditis: A Challenging Diagnosis in a Patient Referring Weight Loss and Anorexia, and With Granulomas in Gastric Biopsy Specimens

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Diagnosis of Q fever endocarditis is challenging since clinical findings are non-specific and diagnosis is mainly made by indirect methods such as serology. A progressive constitutional syndrome, severe asthenia, anorexia with no fever and histopathological findings of non-necrotizing gastric granulomas in a gastric biopsy were found preceding a cardiac failure in our case report. Prolonged treatment with doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine is mandatory, and cardiac valve surgery may be needed.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9635

Authors: Ana Elena Lago‐Rodriguez, Pablo Arturo Fraile‐Ribot, Isabel Amengual‐Antich, Francisco Gual‐Capllonch, Mercedes Garcia‐Gasalla

Institutions: Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands, Universitat de les Illes Balears

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730