Outbreak of Q fever among US military in western Iraq, June-July 2005

Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Apr 1;46(7):e65-8. doi: 10.1086/528866.

Abstract

An outbreak of Q fever occurred in 22 (58%) of 38 Marines deployed to Iraq in 2005. Fever (in 100% of patients), respiratory symptoms (76%), and gastrointestinal symptoms (53%) were common. Possible risk factors included dust and exposure to animals and ticks.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Dust
  • Humans
  • Iraq / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Military Personnel*
  • Q Fever / epidemiology*
  • Q Fever / physiopathology
  • United States

Substances

  • Dust