Iliopsoas abscess associated with endovascular infection: an acute case of chronic Q fever

Am J Emerg Med. 2015 Jun;33(6):862.e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.12.043. Epub 2014 Dec 30.

Abstract

fever is a zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii, which occurs worldwide. After acute Q fever infection, 1% to 5% of patients develop chronic Q fever. Chronic Q fever usually presents as endocarditis or endovascular infection. The diagnosis and localization of chronic Q fever are challenging, as most patients present with nonspecific symptoms. Moreover, it often occurs in patients without a known episode of acute infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Netherlands
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / therapy
  • Psoas Abscess / microbiology*
  • Psoas Abscess / therapy
  • Q Fever / diagnosis*
  • Q Fever / therapy
  • Risk Factors